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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.98, 4,441.68 and 1,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.98, 4,441.68 and 1,012.52 is: 1,518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.98 : 4,441.68 = 1,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.98/4,441.68 = 1,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.98x = 4,441.68 × 1,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.98x = 4,497,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,300.94/2,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.86

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