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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.04, 5,137.17 and 960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.04, 5,137.17 and 960.06 is: 1,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.04 : 5,137.17 = 960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.04/5,137.17 = 960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.04x = 5,137.17 × 960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.04x = 4,931,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,991.43/3,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.98

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