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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.10, 4,364.10 and 960.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.10, 4,364.10 and 960.78 is: 1,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.10 : 4,364.10 = 960.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.10/4,364.10 = 960.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.10x = 4,364.10 × 960.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.10x = 4,192,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,940.00/2,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.32

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