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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.39, 3,959.33 and 1,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.39, 3,959.33 and 1,079.51 is: 1,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.39 : 3,959.33 = 1,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.39/3,959.33 = 1,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.39x = 3,959.33 × 1,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.39x = 4,274,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,111.13/2,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.36

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