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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.92, 3,688.73 and 1,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.92, 3,688.73 and 1,494.10 is: 2,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.92 : 3,688.73 = 1,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.92/3,688.73 = 1,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.92x = 3,688.73 × 1,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.92x = 5,511,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,331.49/2,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.91

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