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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.33, 6,041.97 and 1,561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.33, 6,041.97 and 1,561.41 is: 2,343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.33 : 6,041.97 = 1,561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.33/6,041.97 = 1,561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.33x = 6,041.97 × 1,561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.33x = 9,433,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,992.38/4,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.07

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