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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.79, 3,690.59 and 1,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.79, 3,690.59 and 1,555.06 is: 2,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.79 : 3,690.59 = 1,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.79/3,690.59 = 1,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.79x = 3,690.59 × 1,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.79x = 5,739,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,070.43/2,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.62

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