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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.76, 4,560.91 and 960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.76, 4,560.91 and 960.84 is: 1,441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.76 : 4,560.91 = 960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.76/4,560.91 = 960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.76x = 4,560.91 × 960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.76x = 4,382,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,304.76/3,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.19

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