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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.42, 6,035.13 and 2,561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.42, 6,035.13 and 2,561.10 is: 3,841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.42 : 6,035.13 = 2,561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.42/6,035.13 = 2,561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.42x = 6,035.13 × 2,561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.42x = 15,456,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,571.44/4,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.65

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