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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.67, 4,561.65 and 961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.67, 4,561.65 and 961.28 is: 1,442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.67 : 4,561.65 = 961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.67/4,561.65 = 961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.67x = 4,561.65 × 961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.67x = 4,385,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,022.91/3,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.12

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