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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.42, 3,688.92 and 1,494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.42, 3,688.92 and 1,494.45 is: 2,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.42 : 3,688.92 = 1,494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.42/3,688.92 = 1,494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.42x = 3,688.92 × 1,494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.42x = 5,512,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,906.49/2,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.12

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