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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.72, 3,685.03 and 1,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.72, 3,685.03 and 1,551.08 is: 2,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.72 : 3,685.03 = 1,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.72/3,685.03 = 1,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.72x = 3,685.03 × 1,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.72x = 5,715,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,770.62/2,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.16

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