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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.62, 3,684.02 and 1,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.62, 3,684.02 and 1,474.53 is: 2,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.62 : 3,684.02 = 1,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.62/3,684.02 = 1,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.62x = 3,684.02 × 1,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.62x = 5,432,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,203.53/2,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.82

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