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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.19, 3,682.82 and 1,549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.19, 3,682.82 and 1,549.49 is: 2,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.19 : 3,682.82 = 1,549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.19/3,682.82 = 1,549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.19x = 3,682.82 × 1,549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.19x = 5,706,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,478.22/2,668.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.71

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