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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.52, 3,681.02 and 1,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.52, 3,681.02 and 1,488.36 is: 2,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.52 : 3,681.02 = 1,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.52/3,681.02 = 1,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.52x = 3,681.02 × 1,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.52x = 5,478,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,682.93/2,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.85

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