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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.87, 3,685.80 and 1,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.87, 3,685.80 and 1,552.02 is: 2,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.87 : 3,685.80 = 1,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.87/3,685.80 = 1,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.87x = 3,685.80 × 1,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.87x = 5,720,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,435.32/2,670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.79

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