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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.70, 3,685.64 and 1,491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.70, 3,685.64 and 1,491.74 is: 2,058.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.70 : 3,685.64 = 1,491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.70/3,685.64 = 1,491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.70x = 3,685.64 × 1,491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.70x = 5,498,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,027.69/2,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.65

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