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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.03, 4,440.81 and 1,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.03, 4,440.81 and 1,012.23 is: 1,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.03 : 4,440.81 = 1,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.03/4,440.81 = 1,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.03x = 4,440.81 × 1,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.03x = 4,495,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,121.11/2,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.61

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