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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.77, 3,905.47 and 960.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.77, 3,905.47 and 960.01 is: 1,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.77 : 3,905.47 = 960.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.77/3,905.47 = 960.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.77x = 3,905.47 × 960.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.77x = 3,749,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,290.25/2,603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.95

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