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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.50, 3,841.70 and 1,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.50, 3,841.70 and 1,330.10 is: 1,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.50 : 3,841.70 = 1,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.50/3,841.70 = 1,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.50x = 3,841.70 × 1,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.50x = 5,109,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,845.17/2,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.09

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