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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.67, 3,707.60 and 1,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.67, 3,707.60 and 1,507.74 is: 2,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.67 : 3,707.60 = 1,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.67/3,707.60 = 1,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.67x = 3,707.60 × 1,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.67x = 5,590,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,075.38/2,686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.67

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