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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.63, 6,061.26 and 1,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.63, 6,061.26 and 1,575.90 is: 2,363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.63 : 6,061.26 = 1,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.63/6,061.26 = 1,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.63x = 6,061.26 × 1,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.63x = 9,551,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,939.63/4,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.39

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