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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.45, 2,717.41 and 641.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.45, 2,717.41 and 641.21 is: 961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.45 : 2,717.41 = 641.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.45/2,717.41 = 641.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.45x = 2,717.41 × 641.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.45x = 1,742,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,435.66/1,811.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.90

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