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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.07, 2,458.88 and 1,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.07, 2,458.88 and 1,055.72 is: 1,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.07 : 2,458.88 = 1,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.07/2,458.88 = 1,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.07x = 2,458.88 × 1,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.07x = 2,595,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,871.22/1,640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.78

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