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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.23, 3,690.50 and 1,495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.23, 3,690.50 and 1,495.23 is: 2,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.23 : 3,690.50 = 1,495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.23/3,690.50 = 1,495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.23x = 3,690.50 × 1,495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.23x = 5,518,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,131.60/2,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.45

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