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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.10, 3,906.15 and 960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.10, 3,906.15 and 960.70 is: 1,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.10 : 3,906.15 = 960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.10/3,906.15 = 960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.10x = 3,906.15 × 960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.10x = 3,752,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,638.31/2,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.05

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