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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.50, 3,660.91 and 959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.50, 3,660.91 and 959.60 is: 1,439.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.50 : 3,660.91 = 959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.50/3,660.91 = 959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.50x = 3,660.91 × 959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.50x = 3,513,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,019.91/2,440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.47

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