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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.08, 4,214.16 and 960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.08, 4,214.16 and 960.48 is: 1,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.08 : 4,214.16 = 960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.08/4,214.16 = 960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.08x = 4,214.16 × 960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.08x = 4,047,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,616.40/2,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.90

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