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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.68, 3,684.03 and 1,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.68, 3,684.03 and 1,550.53 is: 2,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.68 : 3,684.03 = 1,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.68/3,684.03 = 1,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.68x = 3,684.03 × 1,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.68x = 5,712,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,199.04/2,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.66

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