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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.06, 3,194.28 and 960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.06, 3,194.28 and 960.42 is: 1,440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.06 : 3,194.28 = 960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.06/3,194.28 = 960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.06x = 3,194.28 × 960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.06x = 3,067,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,850.40/2,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.26

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