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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.13, 3,682.01 and 1,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.13, 3,682.01 and 1,549.71 is: 2,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.13 : 3,682.01 = 1,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.13/3,682.01 = 1,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.13x = 3,682.01 × 1,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.13x = 5,706,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,039.97/2,668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.60

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