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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.53, 3,904.80 and 960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.53, 3,904.80 and 960.21 is: 1,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.53 : 3,904.80 = 960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.53/3,904.80 = 960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.53x = 3,904.80 × 960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.53x = 3,749,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,428.01/2,602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.69

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