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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.06, 3,841.58 and 1,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.06, 3,841.58 and 1,079.19 is: 1,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.06 : 3,841.58 = 1,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.06/3,841.58 = 1,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.06x = 3,841.58 × 1,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.06x = 4,145,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,797.42/2,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.42

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