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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.55, 3,682.67 and 1,489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.55, 3,682.67 and 1,489.69 is: 2,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.55 : 3,682.67 = 1,489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.55/3,682.67 = 1,489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.55x = 3,682.67 × 1,489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.55x = 5,486,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,033.83/2,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.81

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