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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.43, 4,443.51 and 1,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.43, 4,443.51 and 1,113.41 is: 1,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.43 : 4,443.51 = 1,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.43/4,443.51 = 1,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.43x = 4,443.51 × 1,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.43x = 4,947,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,430.43/2,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.06

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