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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.50, 4,085.52 and 1,781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.50, 4,085.52 and 1,781.62 is: 2,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.50 : 4,085.52 = 1,781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.50/4,085.52 = 1,781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.50x = 4,085.52 × 1,781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.50x = 7,278,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,844.14/2,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.65

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