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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.44 and 1,489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.44 and 1,489.43 is: 2,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.38 : 3,682.44 = 1,489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.38/3,682.44 = 1,489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.38x = 3,682.44 × 1,489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.38x = 5,484,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,718.20/2,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.45

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