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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.05, 3,390.02 and 960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.05, 3,390.02 and 960.53 is: 1,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.05 : 3,390.02 = 960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.05/3,390.02 = 960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.05x = 3,390.02 × 960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.05x = 3,256,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,201.36/2,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.40

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