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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.64, 3,841.64 and 1,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.64, 3,841.64 and 1,100.40 is: 1,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.64 : 3,841.64 = 1,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.64/3,841.64 = 1,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.64x = 3,841.64 × 1,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.64x = 4,227,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,340.66/2,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.25

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