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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.75, 4,519.17 and 960.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.75, 4,519.17 and 960.75 is: 1,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.75 : 4,519.17 = 960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.75/4,519.17 = 960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.75x = 4,519.17 × 960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.75x = 4,341,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,792.58/3,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.14

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