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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.89, 3,669.56 and 1,539.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.89, 3,669.56 and 1,539.81 is: 2,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.89 : 3,669.56 = 1,539.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.89/3,669.56 = 1,539.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.89x = 3,669.56 × 1,539.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.89x = 5,650,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,425.18/2,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.11

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