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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.69, 3,159.39 and 1,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.69, 3,159.39 and 1,640.32 is: 2,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.69 : 3,159.39 = 1,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.69/3,159.39 = 1,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.69x = 3,159.39 × 1,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.69x = 5,182,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,410.60/2,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.64

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