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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.43, 3,686.67 and 1,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.43, 3,686.67 and 1,492.47 is: 2,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.43 : 3,686.67 = 1,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.43/3,686.67 = 1,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.43x = 3,686.67 × 1,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.43x = 5,502,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,244.37/2,671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.67

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