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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.08, 3,707.64 and 1,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.08, 3,707.64 and 1,640.72 is: 2,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.08 : 3,707.64 = 1,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.08/3,707.64 = 1,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.08x = 3,707.64 × 1,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.08x = 6,083,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,199.10/2,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.03

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