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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.38, 4,441.44 and 2,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.38, 4,441.44 and 2,499.28 is: 3,749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.38 : 4,441.44 = 2,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.38/4,441.44 = 2,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.38x = 4,441.44 × 2,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.38x = 11,100,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100,402.16/2,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.65

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