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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.96, 3,680.40 and 1,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.96, 3,680.40 and 1,488.02 is: 2,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.96 : 3,680.40 = 1,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.96/3,680.40 = 1,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.96x = 3,680.40 × 1,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.96x = 5,476,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,508.81/2,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.46

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