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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.78, 3,903.03 and 960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.78, 3,903.03 and 960.63 is: 1,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.78 : 3,903.03 = 960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.78/3,903.03 = 960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.78x = 3,903.03 × 960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.78x = 3,749,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,367.71/2,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.08

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