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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.51, 2,264.82 and 1,137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.51, 2,264.82 and 1,137.09 is: 1,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.51 : 2,264.82 = 1,137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.51/2,264.82 = 1,137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.51x = 2,264.82 × 1,137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.51x = 2,575,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,304.17/1,640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.82

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