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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.46, 3,842.27 and 1,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.46, 3,842.27 and 1,001.40 is: 1,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.46 : 3,842.27 = 1,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.46/3,842.27 = 1,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.46x = 3,842.27 × 1,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.46x = 3,847,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,649.18/2,561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.13

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