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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.82, 3,691.05 and 1,495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.82, 3,691.05 and 1,495.67 is: 2,063.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.82 : 3,691.05 = 1,495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.82/3,691.05 = 1,495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.82x = 3,691.05 × 1,495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.82x = 5,520,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,592.75/2,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.91

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