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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.42, 3,999.48 and 1,639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.42, 3,999.48 and 1,639.62 is: 2,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.42 : 3,999.48 = 1,639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.42/3,999.48 = 1,639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.42x = 3,999.48 × 1,639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.42x = 6,557,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,627.40/2,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.48

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