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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.14, 3,840.41 and 1,000.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.14, 3,840.41 and 1,000.89 is: 1,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.14 : 3,840.41 = 1,000.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.14/3,840.41 = 1,000.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.14x = 3,840.41 × 1,000.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.14x = 3,843,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,830.47/2,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.41

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