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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.08, 4,561.62 and 961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.08, 4,561.62 and 961.24 is: 1,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.08 : 4,561.62 = 961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.08/4,561.62 = 961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.08x = 4,561.62 × 961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.08x = 4,384,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,811.61/3,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.86

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