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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.24, 4,443.38 and 1,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.24, 4,443.38 and 1,794.03 is: 2,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.24 : 4,443.38 = 1,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.24/4,443.38 = 1,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.24x = 4,443.38 × 1,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.24x = 7,971,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,548.05/2,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.96

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