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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.06, 4,439.77 and 1,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.06, 4,439.77 and 1,060.31 is: 1,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.06 : 4,439.77 = 1,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.06/4,439.77 = 1,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.06x = 4,439.77 × 1,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.06x = 4,707,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,505.03/2,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.34

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