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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.73, 2,778.87 and 1,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.73, 2,778.87 and 1,640.60 is: 2,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.73 : 2,778.87 = 1,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.73/2,778.87 = 1,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.73x = 2,778.87 × 1,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.73x = 4,559,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,014.12/2,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.09

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