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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.95, 3,905.46 and 960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.95, 3,905.46 and 960.98 is: 1,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.95 : 3,905.46 = 960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.95/3,905.46 = 960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.95x = 3,905.46 × 960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.95x = 3,753,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,049.42/2,605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.18

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