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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.05, 4,436.72 and 1,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.05, 4,436.72 and 1,012.19 is: 1,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.05 : 4,436.72 = 1,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.05/4,436.72 = 1,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.05x = 4,436.72 × 1,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.05x = 4,490,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,813.44/2,961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.63

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