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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.54, 5,137.92 and 960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.54, 5,137.92 and 960.56 is: 1,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.54 : 5,137.92 = 960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.54/5,137.92 = 960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.54x = 5,137.92 × 960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.54x = 4,935,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,280.44/3,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.73

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