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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.78, 3,681.52 and 1,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.78, 3,681.52 and 1,488.82 is: 2,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.78 : 3,681.52 = 1,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.78/3,681.52 = 1,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.78x = 3,681.52 × 1,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.78x = 5,481,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,120.61/2,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.56

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