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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.95, 3,685.89 and 1,492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.95, 3,685.89 and 1,492.01 is: 2,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.95 : 3,685.89 = 1,492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.95/3,685.89 = 1,492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.95x = 3,685.89 × 1,492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.95x = 5,499,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,366.31/2,670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.96

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