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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.90, 3,195.72 and 960.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.90, 3,195.72 and 960.23 is: 1,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.90 : 3,195.72 = 960.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.90/3,195.72 = 960.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.90x = 3,195.72 × 960.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.90x = 3,068,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,610.24/2,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.05

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