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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.16, 2,841.91 and 1,561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.16, 2,841.91 and 1,561.01 is: 2,154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.16 : 2,841.91 = 1,561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.16/2,841.91 = 1,561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.16x = 2,841.91 × 1,561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.16x = 4,436,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,253.13/2,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.40

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