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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.45, 3,685.68 and 1,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.45, 3,685.68 and 1,491.90 is: 2,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.45 : 3,685.68 = 1,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.45/3,685.68 = 1,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.45x = 3,685.68 × 1,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.45x = 5,498,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,665.99/2,670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.08

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