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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.08, 3,683.17 and 1,549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.08, 3,683.17 and 1,549.97 is: 2,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.08 : 3,683.17 = 1,549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.08/3,683.17 = 1,549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.08x = 3,683.17 × 1,549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.08x = 5,708,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,803.00/2,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.87

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