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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.32, 4,363.00 and 961.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.32, 4,363.00 and 961.07 is: 1,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.32 : 4,363.00 = 961.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.32/4,363.00 = 961.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.32x = 4,363.00 × 961.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.32x = 4,193,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,124.19/2,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.27

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