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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.20, 3,661.81 and 959.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.20, 3,661.81 and 959.65 is: 1,438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.20 : 3,661.81 = 959.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.20/3,661.81 = 959.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.20x = 3,661.81 × 959.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.20x = 3,514,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,044.41/2,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.89

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