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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.80, 3,955.56 and 1,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.80, 3,955.56 and 1,406.88 is: 2,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.80 : 3,955.56 = 1,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.80/3,955.56 = 1,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.80x = 3,955.56 × 1,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.80x = 5,564,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,998.25/2,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.11

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