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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.83 and 2,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.83 and 2,016.29 is: 3,024.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.22 : 3,841.83 = 2,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.22/3,841.83 = 2,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.22x = 3,841.83 × 2,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.22x = 7,746,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,253.02/2,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.44

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