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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.82, 3,545.82 and 1,640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.82, 3,545.82 and 1,640.82 is: 2,455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.82 : 3,545.82 = 1,640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.82/3,545.82 = 1,640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.82x = 3,545.82 × 1,640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.82x = 5,818,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,052.37/2,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.06

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