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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.57, 3,682.59 and 1,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.57, 3,682.59 and 1,550.14 is: 2,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.57 : 3,682.59 = 1,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.57/3,682.59 = 1,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.57x = 3,682.59 × 1,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.57x = 5,708,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,519.40/2,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.17

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