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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.38, 3,390.57 and 961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.38, 3,390.57 and 961.02 is: 1,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.38 : 3,390.57 = 961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.38/3,390.57 = 961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.38x = 3,390.57 × 961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.38x = 3,258,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,405.58/2,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.53

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