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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.34, 3,907.62 and 961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.34, 3,907.62 and 961.52 is: 1,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.34 : 3,907.62 = 961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.34/3,907.62 = 961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.34x = 3,907.62 × 961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.34x = 3,757,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,235.24/2,605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.13

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