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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.52, 4,439.36 and 1,399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.52, 4,439.36 and 1,399.22 is: 2,098.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.52 : 4,439.36 = 1,399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.52/4,439.36 = 1,399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.52x = 4,439.36 × 1,399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.52x = 6,211,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211,641.30/2,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.16

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