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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.63, 5,582.40 and 1,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.63, 5,582.40 and 1,639.17 is: 2,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.63 : 5,582.40 = 1,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.63/5,582.40 = 1,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.63x = 5,582.40 × 1,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.63x = 9,150,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,529.69/3,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.40

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