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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.61, 4,439.49 and 1,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.61, 4,439.49 and 1,111.71 is: 1,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.61 : 4,439.49 = 1,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.61/4,439.49 = 1,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.61x = 4,439.49 × 1,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.61x = 4,935,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,425.43/2,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.03

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