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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.21, 6,041.12 and 1,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.21, 6,041.12 and 1,561.23 is: 2,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.21 : 6,041.12 = 1,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.21/6,041.12 = 1,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.21x = 6,041.12 × 1,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.21x = 9,431,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,553.17/4,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.54

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