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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.30, 3,176.55 and 1,640.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.30, 3,176.55 and 1,640.07 is: 2,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.30 : 3,176.55 = 1,640.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.30/3,176.55 = 1,640.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.30x = 3,176.55 × 1,640.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.30x = 5,209,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,764.36/2,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.84

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