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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179, 3,268.50 and 640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179, 3,268.50 and 640 is: 960

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179 : 3,268.50 = 640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179/3,268.50 = 640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179x = 3,268.50 × 640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179x = 2,091,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,840/2,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960

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