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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.80, 3,690.08 and 1,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.80, 3,690.08 and 1,679.40 is: 2,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.80 : 3,690.08 = 1,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.80/3,690.08 = 1,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.80x = 3,690.08 × 1,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.80x = 6,197,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,120.35/2,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.85

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