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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.87, 3,691.29 and 1,495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.87, 3,691.29 and 1,495.93 is: 2,064.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.87 : 3,691.29 = 1,495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.87/3,691.29 = 1,495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.87x = 3,691.29 × 1,495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.87x = 5,521,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,911.45/2,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.37

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