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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.07, 4,440.51 and 1,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.07, 4,440.51 and 1,011.75 is: 1,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.07 : 4,440.51 = 1,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.07/4,440.51 = 1,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.07x = 4,440.51 × 1,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.07x = 4,492,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,685.99/2,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.76

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