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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.60, 3,906.93 and 961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.60, 3,906.93 and 961.29 is: 1,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.60 : 3,906.93 = 961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.60/3,906.93 = 961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.60x = 3,906.93 × 961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.60x = 3,755,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,692.74/2,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.50

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