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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.76, 5,138.08 and 960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.76, 5,138.08 and 960.36 is: 1,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.76 : 5,138.08 = 960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.76/5,138.08 = 960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.76x = 5,138.08 × 960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.76x = 4,934,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,406.51/3,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.38

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