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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.23, 3,680.85 and 1,488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.23, 3,680.85 and 1,488.53 is: 2,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.23 : 3,680.85 = 1,488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.23/3,680.85 = 1,488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.23x = 3,680.85 × 1,488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.23x = 5,479,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,055.65/2,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.21

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