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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.41, 3,693.44 and 1,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.41, 3,693.44 and 1,497.76 is: 2,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.41 : 3,693.44 = 1,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.41/3,693.44 = 1,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.41x = 3,693.44 × 1,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.41x = 5,531,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,871.97/2,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.90

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