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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.67, 5,059.65 and 1,639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.67, 5,059.65 and 1,639.35 is: 2,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.67 : 5,059.65 = 1,639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.67/5,059.65 = 1,639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.67x = 5,059.65 × 1,639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.67x = 8,294,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,537.23/3,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.07

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