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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.56, 3,089.46 and 1,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.56, 3,089.46 and 1,640.32 is: 2,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.56 : 3,089.46 = 1,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.56/3,089.46 = 1,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.56x = 3,089.46 × 1,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.56x = 5,067,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,703.03/2,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.80

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