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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.43, 4,439.96 and 1,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.43, 4,439.96 and 1,316.08 is: 1,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.43 : 4,439.96 = 1,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.43/4,439.96 = 1,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.43x = 4,439.96 × 1,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.43x = 5,843,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,331.46/2,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.81

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