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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.26, 4,442.28 and 1,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.26, 4,442.28 and 1,113.51 is: 1,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.26 : 4,442.28 = 1,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.26/4,442.28 = 1,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.26x = 4,442.28 × 1,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.26x = 4,946,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,523.20/2,964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.72

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