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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.93, 4,559.49 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.93, 4,559.49 and 960.12 is: 1,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.93 : 4,559.49 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.93/4,559.49 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.93x = 4,559.49 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.93x = 4,377,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,657.54/3,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.05

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