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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.12, 3,842.58 and 1,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.12, 3,842.58 and 1,328.40 is: 1,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.12 : 3,842.58 = 1,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.12/3,842.58 = 1,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.12x = 3,842.58 × 1,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.12x = 5,104,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,488.25/2,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.85

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