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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.25, 4,437.94 and 2,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.25, 4,437.94 and 2,020.60 is: 3,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.25 : 4,437.94 = 2,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.25/4,437.94 = 2,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.25x = 4,437.94 × 2,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.25x = 8,967,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,269.27/2,960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.23

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