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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.06, 3,683.46 and 1,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.06, 3,683.46 and 1,549.59 is: 2,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.06 : 3,683.46 = 1,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.06/3,683.46 = 1,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.06x = 3,683.46 × 1,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.06x = 5,707,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,852.78/2,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.53

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