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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.61, 3,808.28 and 1,639.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.61, 3,808.28 and 1,639.91 is: 2,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.61 : 3,808.28 = 1,639.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.61/3,808.28 = 1,639.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.61x = 3,808.28 × 1,639.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.61x = 6,245,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,250.08/2,758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.91

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