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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.78, 3,842.70 and 1,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.78, 3,842.70 and 1,099.90 is: 1,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.78 : 3,842.70 = 1,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.78/3,842.70 = 1,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.78x = 3,842.70 × 1,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.78x = 4,226,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,585.73/2,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.51

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