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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.35, 4,443.99 and 1,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.35, 4,443.99 and 1,113.60 is: 1,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.35 : 4,443.99 = 1,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.35/4,443.99 = 1,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.35x = 4,443.99 × 1,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.35x = 4,948,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,827.26/2,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.57

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