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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.08, 2,460.24 and 1,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.08, 2,460.24 and 1,054.26 is: 1,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.08 : 2,460.24 = 1,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.08/2,460.24 = 1,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.08x = 2,460.24 × 1,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.08x = 2,593,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,732.62/1,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.43

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