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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.98, 3,840.75 and 711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.98, 3,840.75 and 711.65 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.98 : 3,840.75 = 711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.98/3,840.75 = 711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.98x = 3,840.75 × 711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.98x = 2,733,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,269.74/2,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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