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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.40, 3,905.97 and 961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.40, 3,905.97 and 961.14 is: 1,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.40 : 3,905.97 = 961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.40/3,905.97 = 961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.40x = 3,905.97 × 961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.40x = 3,754,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,184.01/2,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.48

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