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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.63, 4,151.94 and 1,659.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.63, 4,151.94 and 1,659.39 is: 2,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.63 : 4,151.94 = 1,659.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.63/4,151.94 = 1,659.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.63x = 4,151.94 × 1,659.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.63x = 6,889,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,687.72/2,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.58

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