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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.74, 3,389.46 and 1,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.74, 3,389.46 and 1,961 is: 2,933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.74 : 3,389.46 = 1,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.74/3,389.46 = 1,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.74x = 3,389.46 × 1,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.74x = 6,646,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,731.06/2,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.58

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