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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.61, 4,437.80 and 1,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.61, 4,437.80 and 1,293.27 is: 1,938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.61 : 4,437.80 = 1,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.61/4,437.80 = 1,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.61x = 4,437.80 × 1,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.61x = 5,739,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,267.14/2,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.54

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