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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.15, 3,415.07 and 960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.15, 3,415.07 and 960.24 is: 1,440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.15 : 3,415.07 = 960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.15/3,415.07 = 960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.15x = 3,415.07 × 960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.15x = 3,279,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,282.02/2,276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.72

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