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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.55, 3,695.18 and 1,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.55, 3,695.18 and 1,498.59 is: 2,068.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.55 : 3,695.18 = 1,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.55/3,695.18 = 1,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.55x = 3,695.18 × 1,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.55x = 5,537,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,552.30/2,677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.15

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