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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.79, 5,389.49 and 960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.79, 5,389.49 and 960.69 is: 1,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.79 : 5,389.49 = 960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.79/5,389.49 = 960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.79x = 5,389.49 × 960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.79x = 5,177,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,629.15/3,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.12

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