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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.74, 3,691.50 and 1,495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.74, 3,691.50 and 1,495.89 is: 2,064.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.74 : 3,691.50 = 1,495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.74/3,691.50 = 1,495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.74x = 3,691.50 × 1,495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.74x = 5,522,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,077.94/2,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.53

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