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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.79, 3,685.75 and 1,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.79, 3,685.75 and 1,491.86 is: 2,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.79 : 3,685.75 = 1,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.79/3,685.75 = 1,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.79x = 3,685.75 × 1,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.79x = 5,498,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,628.48/2,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.80

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