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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.10, 3,622.36 and 1,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.10, 3,622.36 and 1,640.08 is: 2,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.10 : 3,622.36 = 1,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.10/3,622.36 = 1,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.10x = 3,622.36 × 1,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.10x = 5,940,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,960.19/2,415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.92

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