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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.28, 3,631.92 and 961.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.28, 3,631.92 and 961.66 is: 1,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.28 : 3,631.92 = 961.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.28/3,631.92 = 961.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.28x = 3,631.92 × 961.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.28x = 3,492,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,672.19/2,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.49

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