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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.77, 4,037.80 and 960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.77, 4,037.80 and 960.39 is: 1,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.77 : 4,037.80 = 960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.77/4,037.80 = 960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.77x = 4,037.80 × 960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.77x = 3,877,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,862.74/2,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.64

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