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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.32, 3,685.04 and 1,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.32, 3,685.04 and 1,491.39 is: 2,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.32 : 3,685.04 = 1,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.32/3,685.04 = 1,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.32x = 3,685.04 × 1,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.32x = 5,495,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,824.35/2,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.12

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