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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.40, 3,845.40 and 1,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.40, 3,845.40 and 1,640.20 is: 2,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.40 : 3,845.40 = 1,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.40/3,845.40 = 1,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.40x = 3,845.40 × 1,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.40x = 6,307,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,225.08/2,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.45

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