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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.96, 3,681.72 and 1,489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.96, 3,681.72 and 1,489.03 is: 2,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.96 : 3,681.72 = 1,489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.96/3,681.72 = 1,489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.96x = 3,681.72 × 1,489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.96x = 5,482,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,182.33/2,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.82

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