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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.75, 4,952.49 and 961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.75, 4,952.49 and 961.75 is: 1,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.75 : 4,952.49 = 961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.75/4,952.49 = 961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.75x = 4,952.49 × 961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.75x = 4,763,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,057.26/3,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.59

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