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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.85, 4,440.01 and 1,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.85, 4,440.01 and 1,316.27 is: 1,973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.85 : 4,440.01 = 1,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.85/4,440.01 = 1,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.85x = 4,440.01 × 1,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.85x = 5,844,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,844,251.96/2,960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.84

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