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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.14, 4,434.52 and 1,849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.14, 4,434.52 and 1,849.99 is: 2,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.14 : 4,434.52 = 1,849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.14/4,434.52 = 1,849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.14x = 4,434.52 × 1,849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.14x = 8,203,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,819.49/2,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.43

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