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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.61, 5,881.27 and 2,561.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.61, 5,881.27 and 2,561.61 is: 3,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.61 : 5,881.27 = 2,561.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.61/5,881.27 = 2,561.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.61x = 5,881.27 × 2,561.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.61x = 15,065,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,520.04/4,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.34

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