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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.18, 4,439.58 and 1,204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.18, 4,439.58 and 1,204.71 is: 1,806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.18 : 4,439.58 = 1,204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.18/4,439.58 = 1,204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.18x = 4,439.58 × 1,204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.18x = 5,348,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,406.42/2,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.78

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