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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.71, 2,241.77 and 961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.71, 2,241.77 and 961.67 is: 1,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.71 : 2,241.77 = 961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.71/2,241.77 = 961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.71x = 2,241.77 × 961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.71x = 2,155,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,826.94/1,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.90

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