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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.75, 3,388.80 and 960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.75, 3,388.80 and 960.32 is: 1,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.75 : 3,388.80 = 960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.75/3,388.80 = 960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.75x = 3,388.80 × 960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.75x = 3,254,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,332.42/2,258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.77

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