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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.93, 3,685.83 and 1,551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.93, 3,685.83 and 1,551.90 is: 2,141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.93 : 3,685.83 = 1,551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.93/3,685.83 = 1,551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.93x = 3,685.83 × 1,551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.93x = 5,720,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,039.58/2,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.59

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