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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.20, 2,778.14 and 1,640.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.20, 2,778.14 and 1,640.07 is: 2,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.20 : 2,778.14 = 1,640.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.20/2,778.14 = 1,640.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.20x = 2,778.14 × 1,640.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.20x = 4,556,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,344.07/2,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.36

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