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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.08, 3,686.40 and 1,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.08, 3,686.40 and 1,492.44 is: 2,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.08 : 3,686.40 = 1,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.08/3,686.40 = 1,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.08x = 3,686.40 × 1,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.08x = 5,501,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,730.82/2,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.74

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