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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.75, 3,959.60 and 2,143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.75, 3,959.60 and 2,143.79 is: 3,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.75 : 3,959.60 = 2,143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.75/3,959.60 = 2,143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.75x = 3,959.60 × 2,143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.75x = 8,488,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,570.63/2,639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.68

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