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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.40, 4,440.48 and 1,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.40, 4,440.48 and 1,316.52 is: 1,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.40 : 4,440.48 = 1,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.40/4,440.48 = 1,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.40x = 4,440.48 × 1,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.40x = 5,845,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,980.73/2,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.73

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