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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.86, 4,437.39 and 1,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.86, 4,437.39 and 1,108.94 is: 1,663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.86 : 4,437.39 = 1,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.86/4,437.39 = 1,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.86x = 4,437.39 × 1,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.86x = 4,920,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,799.27/2,957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.63

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