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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.97, 3,680.60 and 1,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.97, 3,680.60 and 1,547.96 is: 2,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.97 : 3,680.60 = 1,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.97/3,680.60 = 1,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.97x = 3,680.60 × 1,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.97x = 5,697,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,395.43/2,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.28

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