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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.13, 3,683.38 and 1,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.13, 3,683.38 and 1,550.71 is: 2,139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.13 : 3,683.38 = 1,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.13/3,683.38 = 1,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.13x = 3,683.38 × 1,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.13x = 5,711,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,854.20/2,669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.97

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