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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.02, 3,843.31 and 1,741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.02, 3,843.31 and 1,741.94 is: 2,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.02 : 3,843.31 = 1,741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.02/3,843.31 = 1,741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.02x = 3,843.31 × 1,741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.02x = 6,694,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,815.42/2,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.14

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