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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.56, 4,441.10 and 1,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.56, 4,441.10 and 1,316.20 is: 1,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.56 : 4,441.10 = 1,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.56/4,441.10 = 1,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.56x = 4,441.10 × 1,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.56x = 5,845,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,375.82/2,959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.08

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