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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.67, 4,440.69 and 1,861.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.67, 4,440.69 and 1,861.77 is: 2,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.67 : 4,440.69 = 1,861.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.67/4,440.69 = 1,861.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.67x = 4,440.69 × 1,861.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.67x = 8,267,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,543.42/2,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.46

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