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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.36, 3,779.94 and 960.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.36, 3,779.94 and 960.57 is: 1,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.36 : 3,779.94 = 960.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.36/3,779.94 = 960.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.36x = 3,779.94 × 960.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.36x = 3,630,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,896.97/2,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.63

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