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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.67, 3,682.85 and 1,489.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.67, 3,682.85 and 1,489.95 is: 2,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.67 : 3,682.85 = 1,489.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.67/3,682.85 = 1,489.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.67x = 3,682.85 × 1,489.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.67x = 5,487,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,254.91/2,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.18

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