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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.38, 3,549.69 and 1,640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.38, 3,549.69 and 1,640.26 is: 2,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.38 : 3,549.69 = 1,640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.38/3,549.69 = 1,640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.38x = 3,549.69 × 1,640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.38x = 5,822,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,414.52/2,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.56

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