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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.13, 3,682.02 and 1,489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.13, 3,682.02 and 1,489.17 is: 2,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.13 : 3,682.02 = 1,489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.13/3,682.02 = 1,489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.13x = 3,682.02 × 1,489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.13x = 5,483,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,153.72/2,668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.05

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