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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.92, 3,521.08 and 961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.92, 3,521.08 and 961.39 is: 1,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.92 : 3,521.08 = 961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.92/3,521.08 = 961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.92x = 3,521.08 × 961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.92x = 3,385,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,131.10/2,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.14

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