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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.29, 3,906.68 and 960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.29, 3,906.68 and 960.89 is: 1,441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.29 : 3,906.68 = 960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.29/3,906.68 = 960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.29x = 3,906.68 × 960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.29x = 3,753,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,865.41/2,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.42

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