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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.51, 3,680.83 and 1,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.51, 3,680.83 and 1,488.63 is: 2,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.51 : 3,680.83 = 1,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.51/3,680.83 = 1,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.51x = 3,680.83 × 1,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.51x = 5,479,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,406.84/2,667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.13

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