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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.58, 3,903.45 and 960.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.58, 3,903.45 and 960.15 is: 1,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.58 : 3,903.45 = 960.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.58/3,903.45 = 960.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.58x = 3,903.45 × 960.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.58x = 3,747,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,897.52/2,603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.52

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