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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.82, 4,361.82 and 960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.82, 4,361.82 and 960.16 is: 1,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.82 : 4,361.82 = 960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.82/4,361.82 = 960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.82x = 4,361.82 × 960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.82x = 4,188,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,045.09/2,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.27

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