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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.63, 3,685.49 and 1,491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.63, 3,685.49 and 1,491.94 is: 2,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.63 : 3,685.49 = 1,491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.63/3,685.49 = 1,491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.63x = 3,685.49 × 1,491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.63x = 5,498,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,529.95/2,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.89

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