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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.24, 2,836.14 and 1,639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.24, 2,836.14 and 1,639.01 is: 2,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.24 : 2,836.14 = 1,639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.24/2,836.14 = 1,639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.24x = 2,836.14 × 1,639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.24x = 4,648,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,461.82/2,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.56

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