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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.76, 3,632.64 and 961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.76, 3,632.64 and 961.24 is: 1,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.76 : 3,632.64 = 961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.76/3,632.64 = 961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.76x = 3,632.64 × 961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.76x = 3,491,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,838.87/2,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.86

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