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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.66, 3,685.59 and 1,491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.66, 3,685.59 and 1,491.93 is: 2,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.66 : 3,685.59 = 1,491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.66/3,685.59 = 1,491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.66x = 3,685.59 × 1,491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.66x = 5,498,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,642.29/2,670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.91

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