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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.75, 3,907.30 and 961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.75, 3,907.30 and 961.41 is: 1,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.75 : 3,907.30 = 961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.75/3,907.30 = 961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.75x = 3,907.30 × 961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.75x = 3,756,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,497.76/2,604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.17

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