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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.93, 4,437.06 and 1,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.93, 4,437.06 and 1,011.07 is: 1,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.93 : 4,437.06 = 1,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.93/4,437.06 = 1,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.93x = 4,437.06 × 1,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.93x = 4,486,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,178.25/2,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.64

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