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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.98, 3,222.27 and 1,640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.98, 3,222.27 and 1,640.46 is: 2,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.98 : 3,222.27 = 1,640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.98/3,222.27 = 1,640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.98x = 3,222.27 × 1,640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.98x = 5,286,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,005.04/2,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.86

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