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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.69, 3,686.25 and 1,551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.69, 3,686.25 and 1,551.99 is: 2,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.69 : 3,686.25 = 1,551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.69/3,686.25 = 1,551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.69x = 3,686.25 × 1,551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.69x = 5,721,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,004.71/2,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.15

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