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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.63, 4,442.31 and 1,500.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.63, 4,442.31 and 1,500.39 is: 2,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.63 : 4,442.31 = 1,500.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.63/4,442.31 = 1,500.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.63x = 4,442.31 × 1,500.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.63x = 6,665,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,197.50/2,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.52

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