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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.52, 3,807.78 and 1,640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.52, 3,807.78 and 1,640.68 is: 2,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.52 : 3,807.78 = 1,640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.52/3,807.78 = 1,640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.52x = 3,807.78 × 1,640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.52x = 6,247,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,348.49/2,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.11

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