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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.59, 4,436.29 and 1,109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.59, 4,436.29 and 1,109.91 is: 1,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.59 : 4,436.29 = 1,109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.59/4,436.29 = 1,109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.59x = 4,436.29 × 1,109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.59x = 4,923,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,882.63/2,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.70

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