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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.52, 4,439.94 and 1,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.52, 4,439.94 and 1,111.45 is: 1,667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.52 : 4,439.94 = 1,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.52/4,439.94 = 1,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.52x = 4,439.94 × 1,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.52x = 4,934,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,771.31/2,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.99

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