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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.10, 4,441.94 and 1,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.10, 4,441.94 and 1,712.30 is: 2,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.10 : 4,441.94 = 1,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.10/4,441.94 = 1,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.10x = 4,441.94 × 1,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.10x = 7,605,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,903.09/2,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.48

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