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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.33, 4,404.53 and 961.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.33, 4,404.53 and 961.93 is: 1,442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.33 : 4,404.53 = 961.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.33/4,404.53 = 961.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.33x = 4,404.53 × 961.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.33x = 4,236,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,864.43/2,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.91

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