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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.52, 4,441.32 and 1,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.52, 4,441.32 and 1,996.08 is: 2,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.52 : 4,441.32 = 1,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.52/4,441.32 = 1,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.52x = 4,441.32 × 1,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.52x = 8,865,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,230.03/2,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.48

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