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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.08, 3,840.12 and 828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.08, 3,840.12 and 828.84 is: 1,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.08 : 3,840.12 = 828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.08/3,840.12 = 828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.08x = 3,840.12 × 828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.08x = 3,182,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,845.06/2,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.26

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