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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.78, 3,691.47 and 1,680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.78, 3,691.47 and 1,680.82 is: 2,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.78 : 3,691.47 = 1,680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.78/3,691.47 = 1,680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.78x = 3,691.47 × 1,680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.78x = 6,204,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,696.61/2,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.70

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