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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.04, 4,437.60 and 1,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.04, 4,437.60 and 1,011.20 is: 1,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.04 : 4,437.60 = 1,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.04/4,437.60 = 1,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.04x = 4,437.60 × 1,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.04x = 4,487,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,301.12/2,959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.47

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