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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.76, 4,441.10 and 1,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.76, 4,441.10 and 1,229.44 is: 1,844.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.76 : 4,441.10 = 1,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.76/4,441.10 = 1,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.76x = 4,441.10 × 1,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.76x = 5,460,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460,065.98/2,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.14

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