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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.37, 3,682.13 and 1,548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.37, 3,682.13 and 1,548.95 is: 2,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.37 : 3,682.13 = 1,548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.37/3,682.13 = 1,548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.37x = 3,682.13 × 1,548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.37x = 5,703,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,703,409.11/2,668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.42

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