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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.24, 3,751.85 and 961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.24, 3,751.85 and 961.16 is: 1,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.24 : 3,751.85 = 961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.24/3,751.85 = 961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.24x = 3,751.85 × 961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.24x = 3,606,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,104.58/2,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.73

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