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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.43, 3,681.06 and 1,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.43, 3,681.06 and 1,488.50 is: 2,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.43 : 3,681.06 = 1,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.43/3,681.06 = 1,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.43x = 3,681.06 × 1,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.43x = 5,479,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,257.81/2,667.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.13

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