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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.23, 4,441.14 and 1,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.23, 4,441.14 and 1,112.04 is: 1,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.23 : 4,441.14 = 1,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.23/4,441.14 = 1,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.23x = 4,441.14 × 1,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.23x = 4,938,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,725.33/2,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.92

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