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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.74, 4,001.61 and 1,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.74, 4,001.61 and 1,640.76 is: 2,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.74 : 4,001.61 = 1,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.74/4,001.61 = 1,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.74x = 4,001.61 × 1,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.74x = 6,565,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,681.62/2,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.23

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