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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.60, 4,444.58 and 1,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.60, 4,444.58 and 1,484.41 is: 2,225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.60 : 4,444.58 = 1,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.60/4,444.58 = 1,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.60x = 4,444.58 × 1,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.60x = 6,597,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,556.77/2,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.45

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