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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.52, 3,387.76 and 960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.52, 3,387.76 and 960.36 is: 1,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.52 : 3,387.76 = 960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.52/3,387.76 = 960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.52x = 3,387.76 × 960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.52x = 3,253,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,469.19/2,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.26

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