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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.92, 4,441.26 and 1,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.92, 4,441.26 and 1,229.08 is: 1,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.92 : 4,441.26 = 1,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.92/4,441.26 = 1,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.92x = 4,441.26 × 1,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.92x = 5,458,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,663.84/2,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.57

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