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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.22, 4,440.87 and 1,480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.22, 4,440.87 and 1,480.22 is: 2,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.22 : 4,440.87 = 1,480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.22/4,440.87 = 1,480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.22x = 4,440.87 × 1,480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.22x = 6,573,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,442.39/2,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.59

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