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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.28, 4,438.08 and 1,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.28, 4,438.08 and 1,401.24 is: 2,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.28 : 4,438.08 = 1,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.28/4,438.08 = 1,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.28x = 4,438.08 × 1,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.28x = 6,218,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218,815.22/2,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.75

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