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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.94, 3,680.39 and 1,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.94, 3,680.39 and 1,488.08 is: 2,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.94 : 3,680.39 = 1,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.94/3,680.39 = 1,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.94x = 3,680.39 × 1,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.94x = 5,476,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,714.75/2,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.56

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