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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.37, 3,682.26 and 1,489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.37, 3,682.26 and 1,489.39 is: 2,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.37 : 3,682.26 = 1,489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.37/3,682.26 = 1,489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.37x = 3,682.26 × 1,489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.37x = 5,484,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,312.02/2,668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.31

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