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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.84, 6,768.04 and 2,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.84, 6,768.04 and 2,560.28 is: 3,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.84 : 6,768.04 = 2,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.84/6,768.04 = 2,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.84x = 6,768.04 × 2,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.84x = 17,328,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328,077.45/4,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.58

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