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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.61, 4,563.10 and 961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.61, 4,563.10 and 961.74 is: 1,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.61 : 4,563.10 = 961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.61/4,563.10 = 961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.61x = 4,563.10 × 961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.61x = 4,388,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,515.79/3,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.83

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