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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.66, 3,681.56 and 1,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.66, 3,681.56 and 1,548.96 is: 2,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.66 : 3,681.56 = 1,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.66/3,681.56 = 1,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.66x = 3,681.56 × 1,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.66x = 5,702,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,589.18/2,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.67

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