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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.04, 4,440.30 and 1,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.04, 4,440.30 and 1,316.46 is: 1,974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.04 : 4,440.30 = 1,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.04/4,440.30 = 1,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.04x = 4,440.30 × 1,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.04x = 5,845,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,477.34/2,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.13

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