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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.72, 3,842.38 and 1,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.72, 3,842.38 and 1,001.43 is: 1,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.72 : 3,842.38 = 1,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.72/3,842.38 = 1,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.72x = 3,842.38 × 1,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.72x = 3,847,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,874.60/2,561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.07

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