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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.01, 3,414.71 and 960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.01, 3,414.71 and 960.93 is: 1,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.01 : 3,414.71 = 960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.01/3,414.71 = 960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.01x = 3,414.71 × 960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.01x = 3,281,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,294.28/2,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.05

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