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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.54, 3,752.31 and 961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.54, 3,752.31 and 961.46 is: 1,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.54 : 3,752.31 = 961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.54/3,752.31 = 961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.54x = 3,752.31 × 961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.54x = 3,607,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,695.97/2,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.19

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