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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.47, 4,253.00 and 961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.47, 4,253.00 and 961.34 is: 1,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.47 : 4,253.00 = 961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.47/4,253.00 = 961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.47x = 4,253.00 × 961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.47x = 4,088,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,552.95/2,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.93

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