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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.79, 3,681.51 and 1,488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.79, 3,681.51 and 1,488.83 is: 2,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.79 : 3,681.51 = 1,488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.79/3,681.51 = 1,488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.79x = 3,681.51 × 1,488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.79x = 5,481,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,142.53/2,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.56

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