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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,697, 5,545.50 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,697, 5,545.50 and 961 is: 1,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,697 : 5,545.50 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,697/5,545.50 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,697x = 5,545.50 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,697x = 5,329,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,225.50/3,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.50

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