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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.54, 3,683.95 and 1,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.54, 3,683.95 and 1,550.52 is: 2,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.54 : 3,683.95 = 1,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.54/3,683.95 = 1,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.54x = 3,683.95 × 1,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.54x = 5,712,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,034.28/2,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.71

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