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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.28, 4,364.10 and 961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.28, 4,364.10 and 961.68 is: 1,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.28 : 4,364.10 = 961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.28/4,364.10 = 961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.28x = 4,364.10 × 961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.28x = 4,196,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,867.69/2,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.58

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