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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.64, 4,214.53 and 960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.64, 4,214.53 and 960.74 is: 1,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.64 : 4,214.53 = 960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.64/4,214.53 = 960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.64x = 4,214.53 × 960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.64x = 4,049,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,078.30/2,809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.14

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