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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.01, 3,780.61 and 960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.01, 3,780.61 and 960.09 is: 1,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.01 : 3,780.61 = 960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.01/3,780.61 = 960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.01x = 3,780.61 × 960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.01x = 3,629,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,709.28/2,520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.35

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