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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.35, 4,446.99 and 1,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.35, 4,446.99 and 1,115.60 is: 1,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.35 : 4,446.99 = 1,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.35/4,446.99 = 1,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.35x = 4,446.99 × 1,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.35x = 4,961,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,062.04/2,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.57

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