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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.63, 3,693.90 and 1,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.63, 3,693.90 and 1,497.50 is: 2,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.63 : 3,693.90 = 1,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.63/3,693.90 = 1,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.63x = 3,693.90 × 1,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.63x = 5,531,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,596.78/2,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.63

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