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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.19, 4,363.02 and 960.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.19, 4,363.02 and 960.41 is: 1,440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.19 : 4,363.02 = 960.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.19/4,363.02 = 960.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.19x = 4,363.02 × 960.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.19x = 4,190,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,266.22/2,908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.85

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