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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.79, 4,035.26 and 960.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.79, 4,035.26 and 960.01 is: 1,439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.79 : 4,035.26 = 960.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.79/4,035.26 = 960.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.79x = 4,035.26 × 960.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.79x = 3,873,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,899.56/2,691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.15

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