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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.57, 4,215.65 and 961.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.57, 4,215.65 and 961.61 is: 1,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.57 : 4,215.65 = 961.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.57/4,215.65 = 961.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.57x = 4,215.65 × 961.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.57x = 4,053,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,785.31/2,810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.34

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