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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.32, 3,491.84 and 960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.32, 3,491.84 and 960 is: 1,439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.32 : 3,491.84 = 960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.32/3,491.84 = 960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.32x = 3,491.84 × 960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.32x = 3,352,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,166.40/2,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.74

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