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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.52, 4,903.58 and 960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.52, 4,903.58 and 960.04 is: 1,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.52 : 4,903.58 = 960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.52/4,903.58 = 960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.52x = 4,903.58 × 960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.52x = 4,707,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,632.94/3,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.29

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