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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.04, 3,840.08 and 828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.04, 3,840.08 and 828.67 is: 1,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.04 : 3,840.08 = 828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.04/3,840.08 = 828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.04x = 3,840.08 × 828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.04x = 3,182,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,159.09/2,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.01

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