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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.64, 3,683.29 and 1,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.64, 3,683.29 and 1,550.36 is: 2,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.64 : 3,683.29 = 1,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.64/3,683.29 = 1,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.64x = 3,683.29 × 1,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.64x = 5,710,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,413.46/2,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.02

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