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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.99, 3,391.43 and 961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.99, 3,391.43 and 961.46 is: 1,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.99 : 3,391.43 = 961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.99/3,391.43 = 961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.99x = 3,391.43 × 961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.99x = 3,260,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,715.24/2,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.80

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