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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.61, 3,841.22 and 916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.61, 3,841.22 and 916.72 is: 1,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.61 : 3,841.22 = 916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.61/3,841.22 = 916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.61x = 3,841.22 × 916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.61x = 3,521,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,315.89/2,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.18

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