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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.95, 3,000.60 and 960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.95, 3,000.60 and 960.60 is: 1,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.95 : 3,000.60 = 960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.95/3,000.60 = 960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.95x = 3,000.60 × 960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.95x = 2,882,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,376.36/1,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.22

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