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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.68, 3,695.36 and 1,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.68, 3,695.36 and 1,498.83 is: 2,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.68 : 3,695.36 = 1,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.68/3,695.36 = 1,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.68x = 3,695.36 × 1,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.68x = 5,538,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,716.43/2,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.48

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