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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.96, 3,507.18 and 1,639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.96, 3,507.18 and 1,639.04 is: 2,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.96 : 3,507.18 = 1,639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.96/3,507.18 = 1,639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.96x = 3,507.18 × 1,639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.96x = 5,748,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,408.31/2,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.78

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