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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.87, 3,681.66 and 1,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.87, 3,681.66 and 1,549.02 is: 2,137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.87 : 3,681.66 = 1,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.87/3,681.66 = 1,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.87x = 3,681.66 × 1,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.87x = 5,702,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,964.97/2,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.65

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