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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.44, 4,443.27 and 1,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.44, 4,443.27 and 1,726.15 is: 2,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.44 : 4,443.27 = 1,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.44/4,443.27 = 1,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.44x = 4,443.27 × 1,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.44x = 7,669,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,750.51/2,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.75

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