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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.74, 3,840.38 and 1,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.74, 3,840.38 and 1,101.84 is: 1,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.74 : 3,840.38 = 1,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.74/3,840.38 = 1,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.74x = 3,840.38 × 1,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.74x = 4,231,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,484.30/2,561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.80

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