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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.48, 3,684.30 and 1,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.48, 3,684.30 and 1,550.42 is: 2,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.48 : 3,684.30 = 1,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.48/3,684.30 = 1,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.48x = 3,684.30 × 1,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.48x = 5,712,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,212.41/2,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.82

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