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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.94, 3,782.36 and 961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.94, 3,782.36 and 961.88 is: 1,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.94 : 3,782.36 = 961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.94/3,782.36 = 961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.94x = 3,782.36 × 961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.94x = 3,638,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,159.93/2,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.61

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