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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.36, 3,680.49 and 1,548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.36, 3,680.49 and 1,548.39 is: 2,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.36 : 3,680.49 = 1,548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.36/3,680.49 = 1,548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.36x = 3,680.49 × 1,548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.36x = 5,698,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,833.91/2,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.51

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