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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.82, 3,681.57 and 1,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.82, 3,681.57 and 1,488.82 is: 2,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.82 : 3,681.57 = 1,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.82/3,681.57 = 1,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.82x = 3,681.57 × 1,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.82x = 5,481,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,195.05/2,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.56

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