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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.67, 3,684.15 and 1,490.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.67, 3,684.15 and 1,490.78 is: 2,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.67 : 3,684.15 = 1,490.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.67/3,684.15 = 1,490.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.67x = 3,684.15 × 1,490.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.67x = 5,492,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,266.35/2,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.28

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