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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.10, 4,562.10 and 961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.10, 4,562.10 and 961.29 is: 1,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.10 : 4,562.10 = 961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.10/4,562.10 = 961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.10x = 4,562.10 × 961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.10x = 4,385,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,501.11/3,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.08

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