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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.39, 3,642.52 and 1,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.39, 3,642.52 and 1,520.52 is: 2,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.39 : 3,642.52 = 1,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.39/3,642.52 = 1,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.39x = 3,642.52 × 1,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.39x = 5,538,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,524.51/2,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.41

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