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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.08, 4,561.80 and 961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.08, 4,561.80 and 961.16 is: 1,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.08 : 4,561.80 = 961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.08/4,561.80 = 961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.08x = 4,561.80 × 961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.08x = 4,384,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,619.69/3,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.80

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