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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.58, 3,693.62 and 1,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.58, 3,693.62 and 1,497.64 is: 2,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.58 : 3,693.62 = 1,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.58/3,693.62 = 1,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.58x = 3,693.62 × 1,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.58x = 5,531,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,713.06/2,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.71

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