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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.48, 4,419.05 and 2,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.48, 4,419.05 and 2,610.17 is: 3,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.48 : 4,419.05 = 2,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.48/4,419.05 = 2,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.48x = 4,419.05 × 2,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.48x = 11,534,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534,478.02/2,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.16

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