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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.45, 3,634.04 and 961.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.45, 3,634.04 and 961.61 is: 1,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.45 : 3,634.04 = 961.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.45/3,634.04 = 961.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.45x = 3,634.04 × 961.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.45x = 3,494,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,506.23/2,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.96

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