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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.49, 3,780.73 and 960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.49, 3,780.73 and 960.13 is: 1,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.49 : 3,780.73 = 960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.49/3,780.73 = 960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.49x = 3,780.73 × 960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.49x = 3,629,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,992.29/2,520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.19

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