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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.28, 4,362.90 and 960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.28, 4,362.90 and 960.60 is: 1,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.28 : 4,362.90 = 960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.28/4,362.90 = 960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.28x = 4,362.90 × 960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.28x = 4,191,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,001.74/2,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.06

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