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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.83, 2,462.87 and 1,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.83, 2,462.87 and 1,056.01 is: 1,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.83 : 2,462.87 = 1,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.83/2,462.87 = 1,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.83x = 2,462.87 × 1,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.83x = 2,600,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,810.07/1,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.06

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