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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.28, 6,193.35 and 2,561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.28, 6,193.35 and 2,561.55 is: 3,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.28 : 6,193.35 = 2,561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.28/6,193.35 = 2,561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.28x = 6,193.35 × 2,561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.28x = 15,864,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,585.30/4,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.76

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