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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.60, 3,521.76 and 961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.60, 3,521.76 and 961.68 is: 1,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.60 : 3,521.76 = 961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.60/3,521.76 = 961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.60x = 3,521.76 × 961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.60x = 3,386,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,806.16/2,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.67

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