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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.77, 3,681.46 and 1,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.77, 3,681.46 and 1,548.80 is: 2,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.77 : 3,681.46 = 1,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.77/3,681.46 = 1,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.77x = 3,681.46 × 1,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.77x = 5,701,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,850.58/2,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.31

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