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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.39, 3,668.87 and 1,539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.39, 3,668.87 and 1,539.31 is: 2,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.39 : 3,668.87 = 1,539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.39/3,668.87 = 1,539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.39x = 3,668.87 × 1,539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.39x = 5,647,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,528.28/2,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.42

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