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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.88, 3,691.36 and 1,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.88, 3,691.36 and 1,496.02 is: 2,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.88 : 3,691.36 = 1,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.88/3,691.36 = 1,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.88x = 3,691.36 × 1,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.88x = 5,522,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,348.39/2,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.52

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