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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.80, 9,034.24 and 1,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.80, 9,034.24 and 1,640.30 is: 2,460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.80 : 9,034.24 = 1,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.80/9,034.24 = 1,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.80x = 9,034.24 × 1,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.80x = 14,818,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,814.60/6,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.45

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