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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.50, 3,905.46 and 960.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.50, 3,905.46 and 960.52 is: 1,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.50 : 3,905.46 = 960.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.50/3,905.46 = 960.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.50x = 3,905.46 × 960.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.50x = 3,751,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,272.44/2,603.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.86

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