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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.93, 4,562.55 and 961.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.93, 4,562.55 and 961.94 is: 1,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.93 : 4,562.55 = 961.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.93/4,562.55 = 961.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.93x = 4,562.55 × 961.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.93x = 4,388,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,899.35/3,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.80

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