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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.77, 3,685.10 and 1,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.77, 3,685.10 and 1,551.13 is: 2,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.77 : 3,685.10 = 1,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.77/3,685.10 = 1,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.77x = 3,685.10 × 1,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.77x = 5,716,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,069.16/2,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.23

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