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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.57, 4,447.10 and 1,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.57, 4,447.10 and 1,320.68 is: 1,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.57 : 4,447.10 = 1,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.57/4,447.10 = 1,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.57x = 4,447.10 × 1,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.57x = 5,873,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,197.94/2,964.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.13

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