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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.19, 4,440.29 and 1,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.19, 4,440.29 and 1,012.41 is: 1,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.19 : 4,440.29 = 1,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.19/4,440.29 = 1,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.19x = 4,440.29 × 1,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.19x = 4,495,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,388.94/2,960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.62

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