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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.84, 3,685.88 and 1,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.84, 3,685.88 and 1,491.88 is: 2,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.84 : 3,685.88 = 1,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.84/3,685.88 = 1,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.84x = 3,685.88 × 1,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.84x = 5,498,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,890.65/2,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.86

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