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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.01, 4,084.38 and 1,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.01, 4,084.38 and 1,764.72 is: 2,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.01 : 4,084.38 = 1,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.01/4,084.38 = 1,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.01x = 4,084.38 × 1,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.01x = 7,207,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,787.07/2,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.05

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