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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.90, 6,180.45 and 2,561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.90, 6,180.45 and 2,561.10 is: 3,836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.90 : 6,180.45 = 2,561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.90/6,180.45 = 2,561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.90x = 6,180.45 × 2,561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.90x = 15,828,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,750.50/4,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.44

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