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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.82, 4,443.07 and 1,112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.82, 4,443.07 and 1,112.93 is: 1,668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.82 : 4,443.07 = 1,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.82/4,443.07 = 1,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.82x = 4,443.07 × 1,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.82x = 4,944,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,825.90/2,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.96

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