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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.96, 3,688.75 and 1,494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.96, 3,688.75 and 1,494.11 is: 2,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.96 : 3,688.75 = 1,494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.96/3,688.75 = 1,494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.96x = 3,688.75 × 1,494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.96x = 5,511,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,398.26/2,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.91

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