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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.73, 3,693.88 and 1,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.73, 3,693.88 and 1,497.82 is: 2,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.73 : 3,693.88 = 1,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.73/3,693.88 = 1,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.73x = 3,693.88 × 1,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.73x = 5,532,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,767.34/2,676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.99

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