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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.74, 2,241.44 and 961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.74, 2,241.44 and 961.62 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.74 : 2,241.44 = 961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.74/2,241.44 = 961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.74x = 2,241.44 × 961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.74x = 2,155,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,413.53/1,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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