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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.76, 3,384.72 and 960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.76, 3,384.72 and 960.16 is: 1,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.76 : 3,384.72 = 960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.76/3,384.72 = 960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.76x = 3,384.72 × 960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.76x = 3,249,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,872.76/2,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.42

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