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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.25, 3,904.44 and 960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.25, 3,904.44 and 960.80 is: 1,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.25 : 3,904.44 = 960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.25/3,904.44 = 960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.25x = 3,904.44 × 960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.25x = 3,751,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,362.83/2,604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.48

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