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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.58, 4,541.18 and 1,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.58, 4,541.18 and 1,640.90 is: 2,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.58 : 4,541.18 = 1,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.58/4,541.18 = 1,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.58x = 4,541.18 × 1,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.58x = 7,451,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,591.35/3,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.05

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