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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.93, 4,561.05 and 960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.93, 4,561.05 and 960.94 is: 1,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.93 : 4,561.05 = 960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.93/4,561.05 = 960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.93x = 4,561.05 × 960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.93x = 4,382,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,895.39/3,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.30

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