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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.29, 3,685.46 and 1,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.29, 3,685.46 and 1,551.14 is: 2,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.29 : 3,685.46 = 1,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.29/3,685.46 = 1,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.29x = 3,685.46 × 1,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.29x = 5,716,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,664.42/2,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.84

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