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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.87, 4,442.27 and 1,317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.87, 4,442.27 and 1,317.11 is: 1,976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.87 : 4,442.27 = 1,317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.87/4,442.27 = 1,317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.87x = 4,442.27 × 1,317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.87x = 5,850,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,929.44/2,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.09

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