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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.61, 4,403.26 and 960.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.61, 4,403.26 and 960.99 is: 1,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.61 : 4,403.26 = 960.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.61/4,403.26 = 960.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.61x = 4,403.26 × 960.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.61x = 4,231,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,500.31/2,935.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.44

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