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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.16, 3,680.56 and 1,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.16, 3,680.56 and 1,488 is: 2,053.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.16 : 3,680.56 = 1,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.16/3,680.56 = 1,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.16x = 3,680.56 × 1,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.16x = 5,476,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,673.28/2,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.37

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