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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.95, 3,840.50 and 917.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.95, 3,840.50 and 917.65 is: 1,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.95 : 3,840.50 = 917.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.95/3,840.50 = 917.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.95x = 3,840.50 × 917.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.95x = 3,524,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,234.83/2,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.61

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