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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.22, 4,215.60 and 961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.22, 4,215.60 and 961.62 is: 1,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.22 : 4,215.60 = 961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.22/4,215.60 = 961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.22x = 4,215.60 × 961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.22x = 4,053,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,805.27/2,810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.52

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