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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.75, 3,682.25 and 1,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.75, 3,682.25 and 1,548.93 is: 2,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.75 : 3,682.25 = 1,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.75/3,682.25 = 1,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.75x = 3,682.25 × 1,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.75x = 5,703,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,703,547.49/2,667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.96

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