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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.72, 3,684.23 and 1,551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.72, 3,684.23 and 1,551.32 is: 2,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.72 : 3,684.23 = 1,551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.72/3,684.23 = 1,551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.72x = 3,684.23 × 1,551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.72x = 5,715,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,393.51/2,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.83

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