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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.35, 4,213.50 and 960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.35, 4,213.50 and 960.77 is: 1,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.35 : 4,213.50 = 960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.35/4,213.50 = 960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.35x = 4,213.50 × 960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.35x = 4,048,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,178.52/2,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.48

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