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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.39, 4,016.30 and 1,636.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.39, 4,016.30 and 1,636.61 is: 2,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.39 : 4,016.30 = 1,636.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.39/4,016.30 = 1,636.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.39x = 4,016.30 × 1,636.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.39x = 6,573,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,088.48/2,679.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.20

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