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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.86, 3,904.88 and 960.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.86, 3,904.88 and 960.15 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.86 : 3,904.88 = 960.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.86/3,904.88 = 960.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.86x = 3,904.88 × 960.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.86x = 3,749,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,265.73/2,604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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