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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.40, 3,340.90 and 1,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.40, 3,340.90 and 1,639.80 is: 2,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.40 : 3,340.90 = 1,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.40/3,340.90 = 1,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.40x = 3,340.90 × 1,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.40x = 5,478,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,407.82/2,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.35

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