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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.13, 4,440.19 and 1,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.13, 4,440.19 and 1,662.51 is: 2,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.13 : 4,440.19 = 1,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.13/4,440.19 = 1,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.13x = 4,440.19 × 1,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.13x = 7,381,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,856.12/2,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.76

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