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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.50, 3,679.95 and 1,547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.50, 3,679.95 and 1,547.79 is: 2,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.50 : 3,679.95 = 1,547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.50/3,679.95 = 1,547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.50x = 3,679.95 × 1,547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.50x = 5,695,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,775.28/2,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.25

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