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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.55, 3,688.02 and 1,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.55, 3,688.02 and 1,493.64 is: 2,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.55 : 3,688.02 = 1,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.55/3,688.02 = 1,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.55x = 3,688.02 × 1,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.55x = 5,508,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,574.19/2,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.17

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