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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.99, 3,780.90 and 961.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.99, 3,780.90 and 961.17 is: 1,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.99 : 3,780.90 = 961.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.99/3,780.90 = 961.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.99x = 3,780.90 × 961.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.99x = 3,634,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,087.65/2,520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.53

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