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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.70, 3,841.54 and 1,000.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.70, 3,841.54 and 1,000.64 is: 1,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.70 : 3,841.54 = 1,000.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.70/3,841.54 = 1,000.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.70x = 3,841.54 × 1,000.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.70x = 3,843,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,998.59/2,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.15

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