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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.89, 3,686.03 and 1,536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.89, 3,686.03 and 1,536.91 is: 2,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.89 : 3,686.03 = 1,536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.89/3,686.03 = 1,536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.89x = 3,686.03 × 1,536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.89x = 5,665,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,070.25/2,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.04

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