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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.18, 3,684.68 and 1,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.18, 3,684.68 and 1,551.04 is: 2,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.18 : 3,684.68 = 1,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.18/3,684.68 = 1,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.18x = 3,684.68 × 1,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.18x = 5,715,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,086.07/2,670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.34

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