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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.74, 4,438.82 and 1,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.74, 4,438.82 and 1,111.81 is: 1,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.74 : 4,438.82 = 1,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.74/4,438.82 = 1,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.74x = 4,438.82 × 1,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.74x = 4,935,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,124.46/2,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.86

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