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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.48, 4,438.37 and 1,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.48, 4,438.37 and 1,204.44 is: 1,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.48 : 4,438.37 = 1,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.48/4,438.37 = 1,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.48x = 4,438.37 × 1,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.48x = 5,345,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,729.96/2,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.09

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