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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.06, 4,441.26 and 1,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.06, 4,441.26 and 1,061.31 is: 1,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.06 : 4,441.26 = 1,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.06/4,441.26 = 1,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.06x = 4,441.26 × 1,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.06x = 4,713,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,553.65/2,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.85

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