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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.68, 3,690.44 and 1,554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.68, 3,690.44 and 1,554.99 is: 2,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.68 : 3,690.44 = 1,554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.68/3,690.44 = 1,554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.68x = 3,690.44 × 1,554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.68x = 5,738,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,589.52/2,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.52

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