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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.27, 3,779.37 and 960.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.27, 3,779.37 and 960.87 is: 1,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.27 : 3,779.37 = 960.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.27/3,779.37 = 960.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.27x = 3,779.37 × 960.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.27x = 3,631,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,483.25/2,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.34

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