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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.56, 2,756.58 and 960.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.56, 2,756.58 and 960.52 is: 1,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.56 : 2,756.58 = 960.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.56/2,756.58 = 960.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.56x = 2,756.58 × 960.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.56x = 2,647,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,750.22/1,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.12

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