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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.25, 3,518.55 and 961.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.25, 3,518.55 and 961.00 is: 1,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.25 : 3,518.55 = 961.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.25/3,518.55 = 961.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.25x = 3,518.55 × 961.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.25x = 3,381,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,317.75/2,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.55

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