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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.36, 4,444.26 and 1,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.36, 4,444.26 and 1,319.44 is: 1,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.36 : 4,444.26 = 1,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.36/4,444.26 = 1,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.36x = 4,444.26 × 1,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.36x = 5,863,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,934.41/2,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.48

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