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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.70, 4,028.48 and 2,959.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.70, 4,028.48 and 2,959.70 is: 4,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.70 : 4,028.48 = 2,959.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.70/4,028.48 = 2,959.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.70x = 4,028.48 × 2,959.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.70x = 11,923,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,923,092.26/2,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.48

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