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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.93, 4,440.41 and 1,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.93, 4,440.41 and 1,011.68 is: 1,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.93 : 4,440.41 = 1,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.93/4,440.41 = 1,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.93x = 4,440.41 × 1,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.93x = 4,492,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,273.99/2,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.70

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