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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.30, 4,364.14 and 961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.30, 4,364.14 and 961.52 is: 1,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.30 : 4,364.14 = 961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.30/4,364.14 = 961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.30x = 4,364.14 × 961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.30x = 4,196,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,207.89/2,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.34

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