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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.74, 3,684.13 and 1,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.74, 3,684.13 and 1,490.82 is: 2,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.74 : 3,684.13 = 1,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.74/3,684.13 = 1,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.74x = 3,684.13 × 1,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.74x = 5,492,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,374.69/2,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.27

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