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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.52, 3,778.25 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.52, 3,778.25 and 960.12 is: 1,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.52 : 3,778.25 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.52/3,778.25 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.52x = 3,778.25 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.52x = 3,627,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,568.59/2,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.22

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