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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.63, 3,684.08 and 1,490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.63, 3,684.08 and 1,490.81 is: 2,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.63 : 3,684.08 = 1,490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.63/3,684.08 = 1,490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.63x = 3,684.08 × 1,490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.63x = 5,492,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,248.61/2,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.31

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