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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.02, 3,687.39 and 1,553.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.02, 3,687.39 and 1,553.01 is: 2,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.02 : 3,687.39 = 1,553.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.02/3,687.39 = 1,553.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.02x = 3,687.39 × 1,553.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.02x = 5,726,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,553.54/2,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.16

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