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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.86, 3,520.66 and 960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.86, 3,520.66 and 960.65 is: 1,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.86 : 3,520.66 = 960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.86/3,520.66 = 960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.86x = 3,520.66 × 960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.86x = 3,382,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,122.03/2,347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.51

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