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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.03, 4,404.17 and 961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.03, 4,404.17 and 961.76 is: 1,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.03 : 4,404.17 = 961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.03/4,404.17 = 961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.03x = 4,404.17 × 961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.03x = 4,235,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,760.74/2,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.69

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