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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.05, 4,214.10 and 960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.05, 4,214.10 and 960.69 is: 1,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.05 : 4,214.10 = 960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.05/4,214.10 = 960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.05x = 4,214.10 × 960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.05x = 4,048,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,443.73/2,809.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.21

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