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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.15, 3,683.77 and 1,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.15, 3,683.77 and 1,550.90 is: 2,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.15 : 3,683.77 = 1,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.15/3,683.77 = 1,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.15x = 3,683.77 × 1,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.15x = 5,713,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,158.89/2,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.64

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