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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.63, 4,560.95 and 960.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.63, 4,560.95 and 960.85 is: 1,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.63 : 4,560.95 = 960.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.63/4,560.95 = 960.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.63x = 4,560.95 × 960.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.63x = 4,382,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,388.81/3,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.28

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