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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.66, 3,415.97 and 960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.66, 3,415.97 and 960.73 is: 1,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.66 : 3,415.97 = 960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.66/3,415.97 = 960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.66x = 3,415.97 × 960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.66x = 3,281,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,818.72/2,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.50

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