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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.92, 3,685.95 and 1,551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.92, 3,685.95 and 1,551.79 is: 2,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.92 : 3,685.95 = 1,551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.92/3,685.95 = 1,551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.92x = 3,685.95 × 1,551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.92x = 5,719,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,820.35/2,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.52

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