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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.56, 4,038.84 and 961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.56, 4,038.84 and 961.08 is: 1,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.56 : 4,038.84 = 961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.56/4,038.84 = 961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.56x = 4,038.84 × 961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.56x = 3,881,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,648.35/2,692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.62

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