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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.36, 3,415.50 and 960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.36, 3,415.50 and 960.44 is: 1,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.36 : 3,415.50 = 960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.36/3,415.50 = 960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.36x = 3,415.50 × 960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.36x = 3,280,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,382.82/2,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.07

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