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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.48, 4,002.90 and 1,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.48, 4,002.90 and 1,282.44 is: 1,924.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.48 : 4,002.90 = 1,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.48/4,002.90 = 1,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.48x = 4,002.90 × 1,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.48x = 5,133,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,479.08/2,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.47

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