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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962, 4,443.08 and 1,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962, 4,443.08 and 1,112.92 is: 1,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962 : 4,443.08 = 1,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962/4,443.08 = 1,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962x = 4,443.08 × 1,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962x = 4,944,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,792.59/2,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.41

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