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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.45, 3,681.21 and 1,488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.45, 3,681.21 and 1,488.57 is: 2,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.45 : 3,681.21 = 1,488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.45/3,681.21 = 1,488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.45x = 3,681.21 × 1,488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.45x = 5,479,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,738.77/2,667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.30

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