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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.10, 3,280.65 and 1,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.10, 3,280.65 and 1,640.35 is: 2,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.10 : 3,280.65 = 1,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.10/3,280.65 = 1,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.10x = 3,280.65 × 1,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.10x = 5,381,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,414.23/2,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.53

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