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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.72, 3,685.61 and 1,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.72, 3,685.61 and 1,552.32 is: 2,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.72 : 3,685.61 = 1,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.72/3,685.61 = 1,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.72x = 3,685.61 × 1,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.72x = 5,721,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,246.12/2,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.21

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