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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.01, 4,439.10 and 985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.01, 4,439.10 and 985.22 is: 1,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.01 : 4,439.10 = 985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.01/4,439.10 = 985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.01x = 4,439.10 × 985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.01x = 4,373,467.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,467.91/2,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.52

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