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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.38, 3,681.78 and 1,548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.38, 3,681.78 and 1,548.82 is: 2,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.38 : 3,681.78 = 1,548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.38/3,681.78 = 1,548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.38x = 3,681.78 × 1,548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.38x = 5,702,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,414.50/2,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.83

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