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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.96, 3,684.50 and 1,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.96, 3,684.50 and 1,490.76 is: 2,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.96 : 3,684.50 = 1,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.96/3,684.50 = 1,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.96x = 3,684.50 × 1,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.96x = 5,492,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,705.22/2,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.22

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