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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.62, 2,951.25 and 1,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.62, 2,951.25 and 1,639.30 is: 2,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.62 : 2,951.25 = 1,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.62/2,951.25 = 1,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.62x = 2,951.25 × 1,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.62x = 4,837,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,984.13/2,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.26

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