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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.38, 2,241.32 and 961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.38, 2,241.32 and 961.33 is: 1,326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.38 : 2,241.32 = 961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.38/2,241.32 = 961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.38x = 2,241.32 × 961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.38x = 2,154,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,637.75/1,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.44

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