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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.90, 3,843.25 and 1,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.90, 3,843.25 and 1,101.06 is: 1,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.90 : 3,843.25 = 1,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.90/3,843.25 = 1,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.90x = 3,843.25 × 1,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.90x = 4,231,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,646.09/2,561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.76

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