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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.76, 4,365.06 and 961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.76, 4,365.06 and 961.53 is: 1,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.76 : 4,365.06 = 961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.76/4,365.06 = 961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.76x = 4,365.06 × 961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.76x = 4,197,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,136.14/2,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.43

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