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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.97, 3,941.08 and 1,640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.97, 3,941.08 and 1,640.54 is: 2,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.97 : 3,941.08 = 1,640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.97/3,941.08 = 1,640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.97x = 3,941.08 × 1,640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.97x = 6,465,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,499.38/2,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.46

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