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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.99, 3,379.48 and 1,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.99, 3,379.48 and 1,640.59 is: 2,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.99 : 3,379.48 = 1,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.99/3,379.48 = 1,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.99x = 3,379.48 × 1,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.99x = 5,544,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,351.98/2,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.89

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