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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.83, 4,441.10 and 1,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.83, 4,441.10 and 1,863.84 is: 2,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.83 : 4,441.10 = 1,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.83/4,441.10 = 1,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.83x = 4,441.10 × 1,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.83x = 8,277,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,507.16/2,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.72

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