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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.76, 3,695.36 and 1,498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.76, 3,695.36 and 1,498.82 is: 2,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.76 : 3,695.36 = 1,498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.76/3,695.36 = 1,498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.76x = 3,695.36 × 1,498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.76x = 5,538,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,679.48/2,677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.40

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