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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.44, 6,021.66 and 1,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.44, 6,021.66 and 1,961 is: 2,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.44 : 6,021.66 = 1,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.44/6,021.66 = 1,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.44x = 6,021.66 × 1,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.44x = 11,808,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808,475.26/4,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.50

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