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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.77, 3,907.84 and 961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.77, 3,907.84 and 961.34 is: 1,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.77 : 3,907.84 = 961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.77/3,907.84 = 961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.77x = 3,907.84 × 961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.77x = 3,756,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,740.96/2,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.25

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