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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.14, 3,691.98 and 2,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.14, 3,691.98 and 2,005.62 is: 2,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.14 : 3,691.98 = 2,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.14/3,691.98 = 2,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.14x = 3,691.98 × 2,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.14x = 7,404,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,708.93/2,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.01

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