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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.78, 3,706.41 and 1,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.78, 3,706.41 and 1,551.20 is: 2,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.78 : 3,706.41 = 1,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.78/3,706.41 = 1,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.78x = 3,706.41 × 1,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.78x = 5,749,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,364.66/2,685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.67

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