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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.53, 3,681.35 and 1,488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.53, 3,681.35 and 1,488.61 is: 2,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.53 : 3,681.35 = 1,488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.53/3,681.35 = 1,488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.53x = 3,681.35 × 1,488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.53x = 5,480,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,097.16/2,667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.37

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