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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.90, 4,438.98 and 1,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.90, 4,438.98 and 1,111.32 is: 1,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.90 : 4,438.98 = 1,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.90/4,438.98 = 1,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.90x = 4,438.98 × 1,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.90x = 4,933,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,127.25/2,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.53

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