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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.96, 3,842.80 and 713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.96, 3,842.80 and 713.18 is: 1,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.96 : 3,842.80 = 713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.96/3,842.80 = 713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.96x = 3,842.80 × 713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.96x = 2,740,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,608.10/2,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.73

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