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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.28, 3,633.42 and 961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.28, 3,633.42 and 961.34 is: 1,442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.28 : 3,633.42 = 961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.28/3,633.42 = 961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.28x = 3,633.42 × 961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.28x = 3,492,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,951.98/2,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.01

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