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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.71, 3,685.33 and 1,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.71, 3,685.33 and 1,551.63 is: 2,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.71 : 3,685.33 = 1,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.71/3,685.33 = 1,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.71x = 3,685.33 × 1,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.71x = 5,718,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,268.59/2,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.10

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