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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.61, 3,683.91 and 1,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.61, 3,683.91 and 1,490.76 is: 2,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.61 : 3,683.91 = 1,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.61/3,683.91 = 1,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.61x = 3,683.91 × 1,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.61x = 5,491,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,825.67/2,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.16

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