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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.16, 3,391.83 and 961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.16, 3,391.83 and 961.74 is: 1,442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.16 : 3,391.83 = 961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.16/3,391.83 = 961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.16x = 3,391.83 × 961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.16x = 3,262,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,058.58/2,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.65

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