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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.02, 3,632.79 and 960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.02, 3,632.79 and 960.17 is: 1,440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.02 : 3,632.79 = 960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.02/3,632.79 = 960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.02x = 3,632.79 × 960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.02x = 3,488,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,095.97/2,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.75

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