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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.92, 4,444.17 and 1,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.92, 4,444.17 and 1,501.12 is: 2,253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.92 : 4,444.17 = 1,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.92/4,444.17 = 1,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.92x = 4,444.17 × 1,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.92x = 6,671,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,232.47/2,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.09

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