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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.96, 3,685.86 and 1,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.96, 3,685.86 and 1,492.02 is: 2,058.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.96 : 3,685.86 = 1,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.96/3,685.86 = 1,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.96x = 3,685.86 × 1,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.96x = 5,499,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,376.84/2,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.95

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