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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.48, 4,442.70 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.48, 4,442.70 and 909 is: 1,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.48 : 4,442.70 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.48/4,442.70 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.48x = 4,442.70 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.48x = 4,038,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,414.30/2,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.65

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