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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.55, 3,681.27 and 1,488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.55, 3,681.27 and 1,488.70 is: 2,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.55 : 3,681.27 = 1,488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.55/3,681.27 = 1,488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.55x = 3,681.27 × 1,488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.55x = 5,480,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,306.65/2,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.43

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