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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.98, 3,841.02 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.98, 3,841.02 and 711.60 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.98 : 3,841.02 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.98/3,841.02 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.98x = 3,841.02 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.98x = 2,733,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,269.83/2,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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