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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.44, 4,437.57 and 1,204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.44, 4,437.57 and 1,204.69 is: 1,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.44 : 4,437.57 = 1,204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.44/4,437.57 = 1,204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.44x = 4,437.57 × 1,204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.44x = 5,345,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,874.02/2,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.77

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