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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.06, 3,782.25 and 961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.06, 3,782.25 and 961.09 is: 1,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.06 : 3,782.25 = 961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.06/3,782.25 = 961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.06x = 3,782.25 × 961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.06x = 3,635,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,082.65/2,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.89

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