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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.43, 3,810.92 and 1,060.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.43, 3,810.92 and 1,060.43 is: 1,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.43 : 3,810.92 = 1,060.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.43/3,810.92 = 1,060.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.43x = 3,810.92 × 1,060.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.43x = 4,041,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,189.54/2,540.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.75

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