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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.12, 4,441.23 and 1,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.12, 4,441.23 and 1,316.52 is: 1,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.12 : 4,441.23 = 1,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.12/4,441.23 = 1,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.12x = 4,441.23 × 1,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.12x = 5,846,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,846,968.12/2,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.25

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