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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.06, 4,433.97 and 1,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.06, 4,433.97 and 1,107.96 is: 1,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.06 : 4,433.97 = 1,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.06/4,433.97 = 1,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.06x = 4,433.97 × 1,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.06x = 4,912,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,661.40/2,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.77

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