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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.20, 4,439.76 and 1,205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.20, 4,439.76 and 1,205.47 is: 1,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.20 : 4,439.76 = 1,205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.20/4,439.76 = 1,205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.20x = 4,439.76 × 1,205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.20x = 5,351,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,997.49/2,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.99

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