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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.58, 3,681.30 and 1,488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.58, 3,681.30 and 1,488.74 is: 2,054.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.58 : 3,681.30 = 1,488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.58/3,681.30 = 1,488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.58x = 3,681.30 × 1,488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.58x = 5,480,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,498.56/2,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.48

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