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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.03, 3,632.77 and 960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.03, 3,632.77 and 960.20 is: 1,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.03 : 3,632.77 = 960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.03/3,632.77 = 960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.03x = 3,632.77 × 960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.03x = 3,488,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,205.55/2,420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.39

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