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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.56, 3,840.62 and 711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.56, 3,840.62 and 711.74 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.56 : 3,840.62 = 711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.56/3,840.62 = 711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.56x = 3,840.62 × 711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.56x = 2,733,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,522.88/2,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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