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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.24, 3,840.92 and 829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.24, 3,840.92 and 829.04 is: 1,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.24 : 3,840.92 = 829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.24/3,840.92 = 829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.24x = 3,840.92 × 829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.24x = 3,184,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,276.32/2,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.74

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