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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.82, 3,684.15 and 1,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.82, 3,684.15 and 1,490.82 is: 2,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.82 : 3,684.15 = 1,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.82/3,684.15 = 1,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.82x = 3,684.15 × 1,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.82x = 5,492,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,404.50/2,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.22

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