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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.18, 4,438.82 and 1,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.18, 4,438.82 and 1,727.90 is: 2,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.18 : 4,438.82 = 1,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.18/4,438.82 = 1,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.18x = 4,438.82 × 1,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.18x = 7,669,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,837.08/2,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.00

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