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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.91, 4,440.91 and 1,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.91, 4,440.91 and 1,012.66 is: 1,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.91 : 4,440.91 = 1,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.91/4,440.91 = 1,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.91x = 4,440.91 × 1,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.91x = 4,497,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,131.92/2,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.83

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