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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.45, 3,291.66 and 1,640.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.45, 3,291.66 and 1,640.07 is: 2,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.45 : 3,291.66 = 1,640.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.45/3,291.66 = 1,640.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.45x = 3,291.66 × 1,640.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.45x = 5,398,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,552.82/2,385.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.12

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