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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.97, 3,694.08 and 1,497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.97, 3,694.08 and 1,497.97 is: 2,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.97 : 3,694.08 = 1,497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.97/3,694.08 = 1,497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.97x = 3,694.08 × 1,497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.97x = 5,533,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533,621.02/2,676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.12

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