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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.49, 3,631.04 and 861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.49, 3,631.04 and 861.26 is: 1,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.49 : 3,631.04 = 861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.49/3,631.04 = 861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.49x = 3,631.04 × 861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.49x = 3,127,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,278.59/2,421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.47

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