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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.46, 3,806.79 and 1,639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.46, 3,806.79 and 1,639.77 is: 2,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.46 : 3,806.79 = 1,639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.46/3,806.79 = 1,639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.46x = 3,806.79 × 1,639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.46x = 6,242,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,260.04/2,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.13

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