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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.99, 4,035.54 and 960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.99, 4,035.54 and 960.21 is: 1,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.99 : 4,035.54 = 960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.99/4,035.54 = 960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.99x = 4,035.54 × 960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.99x = 3,874,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,965.86/2,691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.44

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