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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.93, 2,610.54 and 960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.93, 2,610.54 and 960.76 is: 1,439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.93 : 2,610.54 = 960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.93/2,610.54 = 960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.93x = 2,610.54 × 960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.93x = 2,508,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,107.02/1,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.84

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