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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.59, 4,433.94 and 1,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.59, 4,433.94 and 1,107.84 is: 1,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.59 : 4,433.94 = 1,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.59/4,433.94 = 1,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.59x = 4,433.94 × 1,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.59x = 4,912,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,096.09/2,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.29

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