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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.25, 3,957.69 and 1,406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.25, 3,957.69 and 1,406.37 is: 2,108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.25 : 3,957.69 = 1,406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.25/3,957.69 = 1,406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.25x = 3,957.69 × 1,406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.25x = 5,565,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,976.49/2,639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.92

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