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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.84, 4,439.97 and 1,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.84, 4,439.97 and 1,111.23 is: 1,667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.84 : 4,439.97 = 1,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.84/4,439.97 = 1,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.84x = 4,439.97 × 1,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.84x = 4,933,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,827.86/2,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.49

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