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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.06, 3,781.58 and 960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.06, 3,781.58 and 960.71 is: 1,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.06 : 3,781.58 = 960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.06/3,781.58 = 960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.06x = 3,781.58 × 960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.06x = 3,632,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,978.01/2,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.05

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