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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.88, 3,682.68 and 1,489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.88, 3,682.68 and 1,489.88 is: 2,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.88 : 3,682.68 = 1,489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.88/3,682.68 = 1,489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.88x = 3,682.68 × 1,489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.88x = 5,486,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,751.28/2,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.83

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