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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.48, 3,685.68 and 1,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.48, 3,685.68 and 1,551.42 is: 2,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.48 : 3,685.68 = 1,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.48/3,685.68 = 1,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.48x = 3,685.68 × 1,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.48x = 5,718,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,037.67/2,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.20

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