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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.29, 4,437.64 and 1,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.29, 4,437.64 and 1,011.11 is: 1,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.29 : 4,437.64 = 1,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.29/4,437.64 = 1,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.29x = 4,437.64 × 1,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.29x = 4,486,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,942.18/2,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.71

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