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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.57, 3,906.45 and 960.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.57, 3,906.45 and 960.75 is: 1,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.57 : 3,906.45 = 960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.57/3,906.45 = 960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.57x = 3,906.45 × 960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.57x = 3,753,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,121.84/2,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.98

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