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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.90, 3,520.83 and 960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.90, 3,520.83 and 960.37 is: 1,440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.90 : 3,520.83 = 960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.90/3,520.83 = 960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.90x = 3,520.83 × 960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.90x = 3,381,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,299.51/2,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.14

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