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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.64, 3,714.36 and 1,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.64, 3,714.36 and 1,807.08 is: 2,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.64 : 3,714.36 = 1,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.64/3,714.36 = 1,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.64x = 3,714.36 × 1,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.64x = 6,712,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,145.67/2,690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.63

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