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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.79, 4,442.52 and 1,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.79, 4,442.52 and 1,112.76 is: 1,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.79 : 4,442.52 = 1,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.79/4,442.52 = 1,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.79x = 4,442.52 × 1,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.79x = 4,943,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,458.56/2,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.08

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