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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.84, 3,683.94 and 1,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.84, 3,683.94 and 1,490.72 is: 2,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.84 : 3,683.94 = 1,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.84/3,683.94 = 1,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.84x = 3,683.94 × 1,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.84x = 5,491,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,723.04/2,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.95

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