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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.01, 4,108.09 and 960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.01, 4,108.09 and 960.63 is: 1,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.01 : 4,108.09 = 960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.01/4,108.09 = 960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.01x = 4,108.09 × 960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.01x = 3,946,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,354.50/2,740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.27

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