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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.76, 5,231.88 and 1,639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.76, 5,231.88 and 1,639.41 is: 2,457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.76 : 5,231.88 = 1,639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.76/5,231.88 = 1,639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.76x = 5,231.88 × 1,639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.76x = 8,577,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,196.39/3,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.11

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