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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.24, 4,440.06 and 1,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.24, 4,440.06 and 1,086.04 is: 1,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.24 : 4,440.06 = 1,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.24/4,440.06 = 1,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.24x = 4,440.06 × 1,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.24x = 4,822,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,082.76/2,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.95

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