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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.67, 3,841.04 and 829.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.67, 3,841.04 and 829.29 is: 1,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.67 : 3,841.04 = 829.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.67/3,841.04 = 829.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.67x = 3,841.04 × 829.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.67x = 3,185,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,336.06/2,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.95

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