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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.62, 3,388.35 and 960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.62, 3,388.35 and 960.38 is: 1,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.62 : 3,388.35 = 960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.62/3,388.35 = 960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.62x = 3,388.35 × 960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.62x = 3,254,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,103.57/2,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.11

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