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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.23, 4,440.35 and 1,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.23, 4,440.35 and 1,206.19 is: 1,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.23 : 4,440.35 = 1,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.23/4,440.35 = 1,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.23x = 4,440.35 × 1,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.23x = 5,355,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,909.81/2,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.29

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