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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.82, 6,159.40 and 1,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.82, 6,159.40 and 1,640.72 is: 2,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.82 : 6,159.40 = 1,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.82/6,159.40 = 1,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.82x = 6,159.40 × 1,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.82x = 10,105,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,850.77/4,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.35

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