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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.18, 3,939.66 and 960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.18, 3,939.66 and 960.39 is: 1,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.18 : 3,939.66 = 960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.18/3,939.66 = 960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.18x = 3,939.66 × 960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.18x = 3,783,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,610.07/2,626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.73

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