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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.99, 2,265.40 and 1,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.99, 2,265.40 and 1,310.73 is: 1,810.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.99 : 2,265.40 = 1,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.99/2,265.40 = 1,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.99x = 2,265.40 × 1,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.99x = 2,969,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,327.74/1,639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.58

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