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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.65, 3,905.75 and 960.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.65, 3,905.75 and 960.18 is: 1,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.65 : 3,905.75 = 960.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.65/3,905.75 = 960.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.65x = 3,905.75 × 960.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.65x = 3,750,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,223.04/2,603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.37

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