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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.02, 4,363.26 and 960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.02, 4,363.26 and 960.42 is: 1,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.02 : 4,363.26 = 960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.02/4,363.26 = 960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.02x = 4,363.26 × 960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.02x = 4,190,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,562.17/2,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.04

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