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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.58, 4,562.37 and 961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.58, 4,562.37 and 961.74 is: 1,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.58 : 4,562.37 = 961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.58/4,562.37 = 961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.58x = 4,562.37 × 961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.58x = 4,387,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,813.72/3,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.61

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