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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960, 4,440.10 and 1,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960, 4,440.10 and 1,110.92 is: 1,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960 : 4,440.10 = 1,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960/4,440.10 = 1,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960x = 4,440.10 × 1,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960x = 4,932,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,595.89/2,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.42

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