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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.22, 3,780.08 and 961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.22, 3,780.08 and 961.34 is: 1,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.22 : 3,780.08 = 961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.22/3,780.08 = 961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.22x = 3,780.08 × 961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.22x = 3,633,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,942.11/2,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.34

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