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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.71, 5,230.89 and 1,639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.71, 5,230.89 and 1,639.03 is: 2,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.71 : 5,230.89 = 1,639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.71/5,230.89 = 1,639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.71x = 5,230.89 × 1,639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.71x = 8,573,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,585.64/3,488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.52

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