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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.16, 4,440.99 and 1,012.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.16, 4,440.99 and 1,012.37 is: 1,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.16 : 4,440.99 = 1,012.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.16/4,440.99 = 1,012.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.16x = 4,440.99 × 1,012.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.16x = 4,495,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,906.64/2,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.81

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