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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.72, 4,441.77 and 1,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.72, 4,441.77 and 1,112.22 is: 1,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.72 : 4,441.77 = 1,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.72/4,441.77 = 1,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.72x = 4,441.77 × 1,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.72x = 4,940,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,225.43/2,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.03

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