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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.33, 4,037.55 and 961.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.33, 4,037.55 and 961.55 is: 1,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.33 : 4,037.55 = 961.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.33/4,037.55 = 961.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.33x = 4,037.55 × 961.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.33x = 3,882,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,306.20/2,693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.45

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