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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.25, 3,808.58 and 1,640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.25, 3,808.58 and 1,640.98 is: 2,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.25 : 3,808.58 = 1,640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.25/3,808.58 = 1,640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.25x = 3,808.58 × 1,640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.25x = 6,249,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,795.40/2,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.03

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