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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.90, 3,772.35 and 1,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.90, 3,772.35 and 1,640.10 is: 2,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.90 : 3,772.35 = 1,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.90/3,772.35 = 1,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.90x = 3,772.35 × 1,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.90x = 6,187,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,031.24/2,514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.15

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