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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.90, 3,907.48 and 960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.90, 3,907.48 and 960.46 is: 1,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.90 : 3,907.48 = 960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.90/3,907.48 = 960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.90x = 3,907.48 × 960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.90x = 3,752,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,978.24/2,603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.29

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