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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.32, 4,438.88 and 1,205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.32, 4,438.88 and 1,205.57 is: 1,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.32 : 4,438.88 = 1,205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.32/4,438.88 = 1,205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.32x = 4,438.88 × 1,205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.32x = 5,351,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,352.34/2,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.09

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