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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.44, 3,631.98 and 960.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.44, 3,631.98 and 960.61 is: 1,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.44 : 3,631.98 = 960.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.44/3,631.98 = 960.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.44x = 3,631.98 × 960.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.44x = 3,488,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,916.31/2,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.44

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