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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.24, 3,684.92 and 1,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.24, 3,684.92 and 1,491.44 is: 2,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.24 : 3,684.92 = 1,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.24/3,684.92 = 1,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.24x = 3,684.92 × 1,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.24x = 5,495,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,837.08/2,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.18

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