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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.83, 4,110.35 and 960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.83, 4,110.35 and 960.46 is: 1,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.83 : 4,110.35 = 960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.83/4,110.35 = 960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.83x = 4,110.35 × 960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.83x = 3,947,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,811.68/2,739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.90

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