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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.48, 3,841.26 and 2,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.48, 3,841.26 and 2,020.04 is: 3,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.48 : 3,841.26 = 2,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.48/3,841.26 = 2,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.48x = 3,841.26 × 2,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.48x = 7,759,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,498.85/2,561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.30

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