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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.98, 3,345.87 and 1,639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.98, 3,345.87 and 1,639.09 is: 2,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.98 : 3,345.87 = 1,639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.98/3,345.87 = 1,639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.98x = 3,345.87 × 1,639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.98x = 5,484,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,182.06/2,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.47

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