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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.98, 3,691.46 and 1,496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.98, 3,691.46 and 1,496.07 is: 2,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.98 : 3,691.46 = 1,496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.98/3,691.46 = 1,496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.98x = 3,691.46 × 1,496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.98x = 5,522,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,686.30/2,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.57

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