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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.67, 3,807.20 and 1,640.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.67, 3,807.20 and 1,640.39 is: 2,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.67 : 3,807.20 = 1,640.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.67/3,807.20 = 1,640.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.67x = 3,807.20 × 1,640.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.67x = 6,245,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,277.87/2,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.05

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