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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.79, 4,433.60 and 2,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.79, 4,433.60 and 2,873.20 is: 4,302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.79 : 4,433.60 = 2,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.79/4,433.60 = 2,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.79x = 4,433.60 × 2,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.79x = 12,738,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,619.52/2,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.44

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