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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,493.92 and 960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,493.92 and 960.24 is: 1,441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,493.92 = 960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,493.92 = 960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,493.92 × 960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 3,355,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,001.74/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.00

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