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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.54, 4,085.59 and 1,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.54, 4,085.59 and 1,701.53 is: 2,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.54 : 4,085.59 = 1,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.54/4,085.59 = 1,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.54x = 4,085.59 × 1,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.54x = 6,951,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,759.27/2,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.14

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