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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.40, 3,632.94 and 961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.40, 3,632.94 and 961.56 is: 1,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.40 : 3,632.94 = 961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.40/3,632.94 = 961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.40x = 3,632.94 × 961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.40x = 3,493,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,289.79/2,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.48

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