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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.38, 3,519.54 and 960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.38, 3,519.54 and 960.10 is: 1,438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.38 : 3,519.54 = 960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.38/3,519.54 = 960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.38x = 3,519.54 × 960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.38x = 3,379,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,110.35/2,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.91

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