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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.48, 3,681.34 and 1,488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.48, 3,681.34 and 1,488.38 is: 2,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.48 : 3,681.34 = 1,488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.48/3,681.34 = 1,488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.48x = 3,681.34 × 1,488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.48x = 5,479,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,232.83/2,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.09

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