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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.78, 4,441.10 and 1,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.78, 4,441.10 and 1,205.78 is: 1,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.78 : 4,441.10 = 1,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.78/4,441.10 = 1,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.78x = 4,441.10 × 1,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.78x = 5,354,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354,961.32/2,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.64

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