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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.20 and 961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.20 and 961.14 is: 1,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.40 : 4,363.20 = 961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.40/4,363.20 = 961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.40x = 4,363.20 × 961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.40x = 4,193,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,646.05/2,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.41

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