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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.72, 3,683.05 and 1,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.72, 3,683.05 and 1,550.01 is: 2,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.72 : 3,683.05 = 1,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.72/3,683.05 = 1,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.72x = 3,683.05 × 1,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.72x = 5,708,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,764.33/2,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.14

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