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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.10, 7,559.04 and 2,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.10, 7,559.04 and 2,961.74 is: 4,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.10 : 7,559.04 = 2,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.10/7,559.04 = 2,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.10x = 7,559.04 × 2,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.10x = 22,387,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387,911.13/5,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.08

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