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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.28, 3,688.77 and 1,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.28, 3,688.77 and 1,494.37 is: 2,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.28 : 3,688.77 = 1,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.28/3,688.77 = 1,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.28x = 3,688.77 × 1,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.28x = 5,512,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,387.22/2,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.03

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