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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.42, 4,504.44 and 1,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.42, 4,504.44 and 1,961.14 is: 2,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.42 : 4,504.44 = 1,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.42/4,504.44 = 1,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.42x = 4,504.44 × 1,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.42x = 8,833,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,837.46/3,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.22

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