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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.36, 3,688.98 and 1,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.36, 3,688.98 and 1,494.36 is: 2,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.36 : 3,688.98 = 1,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.36/3,688.98 = 1,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.36x = 3,688.98 × 1,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.36x = 5,512,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,664.15/2,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.07

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