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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.93, 3,681.63 and 1,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.93, 3,681.63 and 1,488.98 is: 2,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.93 : 3,681.63 = 1,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.93/3,681.63 = 1,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.93x = 3,681.63 × 1,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.93x = 5,481,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,855.03/2,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.72

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