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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,692.63, 2,536.92 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,692.63, 2,536.92 and 961.20 is: 1,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,692.63 : 2,536.92 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,692.63/2,536.92 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,692.63x = 2,536.92 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,692.63x = 2,438,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,487.50/1,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.65

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