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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.62, 3,681.03 and 1,548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.62, 3,681.03 and 1,548.34 is: 2,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.62 : 3,681.03 = 1,548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.62/3,681.03 = 1,548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.62x = 3,681.03 × 1,548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.62x = 5,699,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,476.79/2,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.54

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