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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.09, 3,682.31 and 1,489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.09, 3,682.31 and 1,489.41 is: 2,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.09 : 3,682.31 = 1,489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.09/3,682.31 = 1,489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.09x = 3,682.31 × 1,489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.09x = 5,484,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,454.65/2,668.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.57

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