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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.70, 4,903.14 and 960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.70, 4,903.14 and 960.20 is: 1,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.70 : 4,903.14 = 960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.70/4,903.14 = 960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.70x = 4,903.14 × 960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.70x = 4,707,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,970.51/3,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.32

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