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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.41, 4,441.36 and 1,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.41, 4,441.36 and 1,113.09 is: 1,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.41 : 4,441.36 = 1,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.41/4,441.36 = 1,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.41x = 4,441.36 × 1,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.41x = 4,943,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,637.90/2,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.35

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