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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.80, 3,691.80 and 1,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.80, 3,691.80 and 1,679.40 is: 2,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.80 : 3,691.80 = 1,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.80/3,691.80 = 1,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.80x = 3,691.80 × 1,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.80x = 6,200,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,008.92/2,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.93

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