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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.68, 3,685.70 and 1,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.68, 3,685.70 and 1,491.83 is: 2,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.68 : 3,685.70 = 1,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.68/3,685.70 = 1,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.68x = 3,685.70 × 1,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.68x = 5,498,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,411.94/2,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.81

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