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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.08, 3,840.56 and 1,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.08, 3,840.56 and 1,261.68 is: 1,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.08 : 3,840.56 = 1,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.08/3,840.56 = 1,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.08x = 3,840.56 × 1,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.08x = 4,845,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,557.74/2,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.74

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