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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.37, 3,842.26 and 1,099.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.37, 3,842.26 and 1,099.87 is: 1,650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.37 : 3,842.26 = 1,099.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.37/3,842.26 = 1,099.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.37x = 3,842.26 × 1,099.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.37x = 4,225,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,974.15/2,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.54

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