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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.81, 3,688.49 and 1,494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.81, 3,688.49 and 1,494.17 is: 2,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.81 : 3,688.49 = 1,494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.81/3,688.49 = 1,494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.81x = 3,688.49 × 1,494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.81x = 5,511,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,244.06/2,672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.96

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