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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.54, 4,439.82 and 1,400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.54, 4,439.82 and 1,400.64 is: 2,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.54 : 4,439.82 = 1,400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.54/4,439.82 = 1,400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.54x = 4,439.82 × 1,400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.54x = 6,218,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218,589.48/2,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.78

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