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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.66, 3,699.31 and 1,501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.66, 3,699.31 and 1,501.75 is: 2,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.66 : 3,699.31 = 1,501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.66/3,699.31 = 1,501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.66x = 3,699.31 × 1,501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.66x = 5,555,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,438.79/2,680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.41

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