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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.59, 3,691.28 and 1,495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.59, 3,691.28 and 1,495.91 is: 2,064.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.59 : 3,691.28 = 1,495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.59/3,691.28 = 1,495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.59x = 3,691.28 × 1,495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.59x = 5,521,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,807.95/2,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.54

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