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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.41, 3,683.29 and 1,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.41, 3,683.29 and 1,549.94 is: 2,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.41 : 3,683.29 = 1,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.41/3,683.29 = 1,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.41x = 3,683.29 × 1,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.41x = 5,708,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,878.50/2,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.63

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