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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.91, 4,439.73 and 1,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.91, 4,439.73 and 1,205.46 is: 1,807.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.91 : 4,439.73 = 1,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.91/4,439.73 = 1,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.91x = 4,439.73 × 1,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.91x = 5,351,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,925.25/2,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.53

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