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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.55, 3,683.96 and 1,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.55, 3,683.96 and 1,474.61 is: 2,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.55 : 3,683.96 = 1,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.55/3,683.96 = 1,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.55x = 3,683.96 × 1,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.55x = 5,432,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,417.15/2,669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.96

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