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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.76, 6,038.94 and 1,561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.76, 6,038.94 and 1,561.02 is: 2,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.76 : 6,038.94 = 1,561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.76/6,038.94 = 1,561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.76x = 6,038.94 × 1,561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.76x = 9,426,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,906.12/4,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.06

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