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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.40, 4,364.16 and 961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.40, 4,364.16 and 961.44 is: 1,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.40 : 4,364.16 = 961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.40/4,364.16 = 961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.40x = 4,364.16 × 961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.40x = 4,195,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,877.99/2,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.18

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