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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.00, 4,440.42 and 1,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.00, 4,440.42 and 1,085.65 is: 1,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.00 : 4,440.42 = 1,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.00/4,440.42 = 1,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.00x = 4,440.42 × 1,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.00x = 4,820,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,752.80/2,960.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.63

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