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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.60, 3,681.38 and 1,488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.60, 3,681.38 and 1,488.89 is: 2,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.60 : 3,681.38 = 1,488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.60/3,681.38 = 1,488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.60x = 3,681.38 × 1,488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.60x = 5,481,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,169.87/2,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.72

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