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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.88, 4,363.77 and 960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.88, 4,363.77 and 960.92 is: 1,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.88 : 4,363.77 = 960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.88/4,363.77 = 960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.88x = 4,363.77 × 960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.88x = 4,193,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,233.87/2,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.53

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