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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.52, 3,682 and 1,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.52, 3,682 and 1,548.74 is: 2,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.52 : 3,682 = 1,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.52/3,682 = 1,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.52x = 3,682 × 1,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.52x = 5,702,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,460.68/2,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.74

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