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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676, 3,692.96 and 1,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676, 3,692.96 and 1,497.08 is: 2,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676 : 3,692.96 = 1,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676/3,692.96 = 1,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676x = 3,692.96 × 1,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676x = 5,528,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,656.56/2,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.02

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