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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.94, 4,438.49 and 1,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.94, 4,438.49 and 1,011.13 is: 1,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.94 : 4,438.49 = 1,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.94/4,438.49 = 1,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.94x = 4,438.49 × 1,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.94x = 4,487,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,890.39/2,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.72

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