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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.17, 3,683.52 and 1,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.17, 3,683.52 and 1,550.20 is: 2,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.17 : 3,683.52 = 1,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.17/3,683.52 = 1,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.17x = 3,683.52 × 1,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.17x = 5,710,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,192.70/2,669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.31

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