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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.76, 4,215.04 and 961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.76, 4,215.04 and 961.12 is: 1,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.76 : 4,215.04 = 961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.76/4,215.04 = 961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.76x = 4,215.04 × 961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.76x = 4,051,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,159.24/2,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.82

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