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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.55, 3,683.38 and 1,549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.55, 3,683.38 and 1,549.99 is: 2,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.55 : 3,683.38 = 1,549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.55/3,683.38 = 1,549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.55x = 3,683.38 × 1,549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.55x = 5,709,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,217.19/2,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.44

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