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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.12, 3,749.24 and 960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.12, 3,749.24 and 960.08 is: 1,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.12 : 3,749.24 = 960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.12/3,749.24 = 960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.12x = 3,749.24 × 960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.12x = 3,599,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,570.34/2,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.34

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