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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.92, 4,404.56 and 961.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.92, 4,404.56 and 961.64 is: 1,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.92 : 4,404.56 = 961.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.92/4,404.56 = 961.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.92x = 4,404.56 × 961.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.92x = 4,235,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,574.25/2,935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.67

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