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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.18, 4,444.50 and 1,501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.18, 4,444.50 and 1,501.34 is: 2,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.18 : 4,444.50 = 1,501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.18/4,444.50 = 1,501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.18x = 4,444.50 × 1,501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.18x = 6,672,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,705.63/2,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.39

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