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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.59, 3,808.33 and 1,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.59, 3,808.33 and 1,640.90 is: 2,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.59 : 3,808.33 = 1,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.59/3,808.33 = 1,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.59x = 3,808.33 × 1,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.59x = 6,249,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,065.55/2,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.67

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