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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.48, 3,840.79 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.48, 3,840.79 and 711.73 is: 1,067.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.48 : 3,840.79 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.48/3,840.79 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.48x = 3,840.79 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.48x = 2,733,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,594.09/2,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.61

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