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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.47, 3,781.89 and 960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.47, 3,781.89 and 960.80 is: 1,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.47 : 3,781.89 = 960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.47/3,781.89 = 960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.47x = 3,781.89 × 960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.47x = 3,633,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,621.00/2,521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.07

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