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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.51, 4,560.65 and 960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.51, 4,560.65 and 960.63 is: 1,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.51 : 4,560.65 = 960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.51/4,560.65 = 960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.51x = 4,560.65 × 960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.51x = 4,381,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,114.68/3,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.91

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