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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.40, 3,683.64 and 1,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.40, 3,683.64 and 1,550.28 is: 2,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.40 : 3,683.64 = 1,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.40/3,683.64 = 1,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.40x = 3,683.64 × 1,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.40x = 5,710,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,673.42/2,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.31

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