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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.33, 3,289.23 and 1,640.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.33, 3,289.23 and 1,640.37 is: 2,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.33 : 3,289.23 = 1,640.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.33/3,289.23 = 1,640.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.33x = 3,289.23 × 1,640.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.33x = 5,395,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,554.22/2,385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.97

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