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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.82, 3,684.32 and 1,551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.82, 3,684.32 and 1,551.39 is: 2,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.82 : 3,684.32 = 1,551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.82/3,684.32 = 1,551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.82x = 3,684.32 × 1,551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.82x = 5,715,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,809.45/2,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.90

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