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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.08, 3,904.92 and 960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.08, 3,904.92 and 960.56 is: 1,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.08 : 3,904.92 = 960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.08/3,904.92 = 960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.08x = 3,904.92 × 960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.08x = 3,750,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,909.96/2,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.40

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