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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.45, 3,315.53 and 1,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.45, 3,315.53 and 1,960.40 is: 2,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.45 : 3,315.53 = 1,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.45/3,315.53 = 1,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.45x = 3,315.53 × 1,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.45x = 6,499,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,765.01/2,401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.60

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