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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.96, 4,216.08 and 961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.96, 4,216.08 and 961.82 is: 1,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.96 : 4,216.08 = 961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.96/4,216.08 = 961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.96x = 4,216.08 × 961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.96x = 4,055,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,110.07/2,810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.61

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