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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.96, 3,670.02 and 1,539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.96, 3,670.02 and 1,539.72 is: 2,125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.96 : 3,670.02 = 1,539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.96/3,670.02 = 1,539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.96x = 3,670.02 × 1,539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.96x = 5,650,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,803.19/2,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.19

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