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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.21, 3,690.62 and 1,495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.21, 3,690.62 and 1,495.21 is: 2,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.21 : 3,690.62 = 1,495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.21/3,690.62 = 1,495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.21x = 3,690.62 × 1,495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.21x = 5,518,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,251.93/2,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.51

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