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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.60, 4,362.60 and 961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.60, 4,362.60 and 961.12 is: 1,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.60 : 4,362.60 = 961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.60/4,362.60 = 961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.60x = 4,362.60 × 961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.60x = 4,192,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,982.11/2,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.58

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