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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.08, 3,692.94 and 1,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.08, 3,692.94 and 1,497.14 is: 2,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.08 : 3,692.94 = 1,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.08/3,692.94 = 1,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.08x = 3,692.94 × 1,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.08x = 5,528,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,829.73/2,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.02

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