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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.90, 3,685.21 and 1,551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.90, 3,685.21 and 1,551.19 is: 2,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.90 : 3,685.21 = 1,551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.90/3,685.21 = 1,551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.90x = 3,685.21 × 1,551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.90x = 5,716,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,460.90/2,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.28

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