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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.80, 3,907.65 and 961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.80, 3,907.65 and 961.36 is: 1,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.80 : 3,907.65 = 961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.80/3,907.65 = 961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.80x = 3,907.65 × 961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.80x = 3,756,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,658.40/2,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.21

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