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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.72, 3,691.30 and 1,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.72, 3,691.30 and 1,495.71 is: 2,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.72 : 3,691.30 = 1,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.72/3,691.30 = 1,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.72x = 3,691.30 × 1,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.72x = 5,521,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,110.58/2,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.18

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