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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.33, 3,684.71 and 1,491.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.33, 3,684.71 and 1,491.45 is: 2,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.33 : 3,684.71 = 1,491.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.33/3,684.71 = 1,491.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.33x = 3,684.71 × 1,491.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.33x = 5,495,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,564.46/2,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.01

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