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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.69, 3,780.51 and 960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.69, 3,780.51 and 960.13 is: 1,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.69 : 3,780.51 = 960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.69/3,780.51 = 960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.69x = 3,780.51 × 960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.69x = 3,629,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,781.07/2,520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.00

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