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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.48, 3,683.86 and 1,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.48, 3,683.86 and 1,550.46 is: 2,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.48 : 3,683.86 = 1,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.48/3,683.86 = 1,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.48x = 3,683.86 × 1,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.48x = 5,711,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,677.58/2,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.63

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