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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.38, 4,363.26 and 960.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.38, 4,363.26 and 960.51 is: 1,440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.38 : 4,363.26 = 960.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.38/4,363.26 = 960.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.38x = 4,363.26 × 960.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.38x = 4,190,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,954.86/2,908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.99

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