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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.68, 4,559.63 and 960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.68, 4,559.63 and 960.25 is: 1,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.68 : 4,559.63 = 960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.68/4,559.63 = 960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.68x = 4,559.63 × 960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.68x = 4,378,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,384.71/3,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.46

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