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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.92, 3,691.53 and 1,495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.92, 3,691.53 and 1,495.97 is: 2,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.92 : 3,691.53 = 1,495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.92/3,691.53 = 1,495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.92x = 3,691.53 × 1,495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.92x = 5,522,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,399.68/2,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.51

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