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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.94, 4,440.45 and 1,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.94, 4,440.45 and 1,012.34 is: 1,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.94 : 4,440.45 = 1,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.94/4,440.45 = 1,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.94x = 4,440.45 × 1,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.94x = 4,495,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,245.15/2,959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.69

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