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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500, 3,750.19 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500, 3,750.19 and 961 is: 1,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500 : 3,750.19 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500/3,750.19 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500x = 3,750.19 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500x = 3,603,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,927.79/2,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.57

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