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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.06, 3,841.72 and 1,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.06, 3,841.72 and 1,246.02 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.06 : 3,841.72 = 1,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.06/3,841.72 = 1,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.06x = 3,841.72 × 1,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.06x = 4,786,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,859.95/2,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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