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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.82, 3,681.70 and 1,488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.82, 3,681.70 and 1,488.86 is: 2,054.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.82 : 3,681.70 = 1,488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.82/3,681.70 = 1,488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.82x = 3,681.70 × 1,488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.82x = 5,481,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,535.86/2,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.69

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