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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.69, 3,415.93 and 961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.69, 3,415.93 and 961.46 is: 1,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.69 : 3,415.93 = 961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.69/3,415.93 = 961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.69x = 3,415.93 × 961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.69x = 3,284,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,265.13/2,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.93

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