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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.50, 3,840.76 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.50, 3,840.76 and 736.50 is: 1,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.50 : 3,840.76 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.50/3,840.76 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.50x = 3,840.76 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.50x = 2,828,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,719.74/2,560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.75

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