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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.64, 4,440.69 and 1,012.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.64, 4,440.69 and 1,012.62 is: 1,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.64 : 4,440.69 = 1,012.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.64/4,440.69 = 1,012.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.64x = 4,440.69 × 1,012.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.64x = 4,496,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,731.51/2,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.84

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