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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.92, 4,438.56 and 1,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.92, 4,438.56 and 1,109.98 is: 1,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.92 : 4,438.56 = 1,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.92/4,438.56 = 1,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.92x = 4,438.56 × 1,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.92x = 4,926,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,712.83/2,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.04

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