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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.51, 4,363.03 and 961.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.51, 4,363.03 and 961.65 is: 1,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.51 : 4,363.03 = 961.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.51/4,363.03 = 961.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.51x = 4,363.03 × 961.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.51x = 4,195,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,707.80/2,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.57

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