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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.31, 4,441.12 and 1,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.31, 4,441.12 and 1,206.27 is: 1,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.31 : 4,441.12 = 1,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.31/4,441.12 = 1,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.31x = 4,441.12 × 1,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.31x = 5,357,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,189.82/2,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.84

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