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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.24, 3,692.79 and 1,497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.24, 3,692.79 and 1,497.15 is: 2,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.24 : 3,692.79 = 1,497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.24/3,692.79 = 1,497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.24x = 3,692.79 × 1,497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.24x = 5,528,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,660.55/2,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.83

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