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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.65 and 1,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.65 and 1,489.86 is: 2,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.38 : 3,682.65 = 1,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.38/3,682.65 = 1,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.38x = 3,682.65 × 1,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.38x = 5,486,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,632.93/2,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.17

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