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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.68, 3,690.72 and 1,555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.68, 3,690.72 and 1,555.98 is: 2,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.68 : 3,690.72 = 1,555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.68/3,690.72 = 1,555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.68x = 3,690.72 × 1,555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.68x = 5,742,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,686.51/2,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.06

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