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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.36, 3,781.44 and 961.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.36, 3,781.44 and 961.57 is: 1,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.36 : 3,781.44 = 961.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.36/3,781.44 = 961.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.36x = 3,781.44 × 961.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.36x = 3,636,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,119.26/2,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.13

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