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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.32, 3,849.63 and 1,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.32, 3,849.63 and 1,639.68 is: 2,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.32 : 3,849.63 = 1,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.32/3,849.63 = 1,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.32x = 3,849.63 × 1,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.32x = 6,312,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,312,161.32/2,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.46

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