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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.10, 4,365.60 and 961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.10, 4,365.60 and 961.78 is: 1,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.10 : 4,365.60 = 961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.10/4,365.60 = 961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.10x = 4,365.60 × 961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.10x = 4,198,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,746.77/2,910.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.82

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