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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.59, 4,441.65 and 1,012.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.59, 4,441.65 and 1,012.81 is: 1,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.59 : 4,441.65 = 1,012.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.59/4,441.65 = 1,012.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.59x = 4,441.65 × 1,012.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.59x = 4,498,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,547.54/2,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.48

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