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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.56, 4,437.76 and 1,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.56, 4,437.76 and 1,204.81 is: 1,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.56 : 4,437.76 = 1,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.56/4,437.76 = 1,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.56x = 4,437.76 × 1,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.56x = 5,346,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,643.52/2,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.96

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