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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.51, 3,905.43 and 960.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.51, 3,905.43 and 960.67 is: 1,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.51 : 3,905.43 = 960.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.51/3,905.43 = 960.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.51x = 3,905.43 × 960.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.51x = 3,751,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,829.44/2,605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.96

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