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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.80, 3,685.71 and 1,491.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.80, 3,685.71 and 1,491.91 is: 2,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.80 : 3,685.71 = 1,491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.80/3,685.71 = 1,491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.80x = 3,685.71 × 1,491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.80x = 5,498,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,740.15/2,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.84

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