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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.97, 3,841.32 and 1,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.97, 3,841.32 and 1,262 is: 1,892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.97 : 3,841.32 = 1,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.97/3,841.32 = 1,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.97x = 3,841.32 × 1,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.97x = 4,847,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,745.84/2,560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.93

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