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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.98, 2,262.06 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.98, 2,262.06 and 1,246.32 is: 1,719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.98 : 2,262.06 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.98/2,262.06 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.98x = 2,262.06 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.98x = 2,819,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,250.62/1,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.08

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