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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.89, 3,842.25 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.89, 3,842.25 and 895.26 is: 1,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.89 : 3,842.25 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.89/3,842.25 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.89x = 3,842.25 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.89x = 3,439,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,793.52/2,560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.20

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