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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.88, 3,684.40 and 1,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.88, 3,684.40 and 1,474.86 is: 2,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.88 : 3,684.40 = 1,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.88/3,684.40 = 1,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.88x = 3,684.40 × 1,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.88x = 5,433,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,966.81/2,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.29

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