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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.41, 3,659.04 and 2,498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.41, 3,659.04 and 2,498.97 is: 3,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.41 : 3,659.04 = 2,498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.41/3,659.04 = 2,498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.41x = 3,659.04 × 2,498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.41x = 9,143,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,831.19/2,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.35

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