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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.52, 4,438.44 and 1,110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.52, 4,438.44 and 1,110.45 is: 1,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.52 : 4,438.44 = 1,110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.52/4,438.44 = 1,110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.52x = 4,438.44 × 1,110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.52x = 4,928,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,665.70/2,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.49

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