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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.48, 3,196.08 and 960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.48, 3,196.08 and 960.45 is: 1,440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.48 : 3,196.08 = 960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.48/3,196.08 = 960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.48x = 3,196.08 × 960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.48x = 3,069,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,680.46/2,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.84

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