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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.81, 4,561 and 961.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.81, 4,561 and 961.43 is: 1,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.81 : 4,561 = 961.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.81/4,561 = 961.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.81x = 4,561 × 961.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.81x = 4,385,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,082.23/3,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.60

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