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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.83, 4,440.15 and 1,110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.83, 4,440.15 and 1,110.39 is: 1,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.83 : 4,440.15 = 1,110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.83/4,440.15 = 1,110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.83x = 4,440.15 × 1,110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.83x = 4,930,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,298.16/2,959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.74

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