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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.15, 3,681.99 and 1,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.15, 3,681.99 and 1,489.20 is: 2,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.15 : 3,681.99 = 1,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.15/3,681.99 = 1,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.15x = 3,681.99 × 1,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.15x = 5,483,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,219.51/2,668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.06

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