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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.61, 3,841.25 and 917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.61, 3,841.25 and 917.34 is: 1,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.61 : 3,841.25 = 917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.61/3,841.25 = 917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.61x = 3,841.25 × 917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.61x = 3,523,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,727.69/2,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.13

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