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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.63, 4,444.17 and 1,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.63, 4,444.17 and 1,116.96 is: 1,674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.63 : 4,444.17 = 1,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.63/4,444.17 = 1,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.63x = 4,444.17 × 1,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.63x = 4,963,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,960.12/2,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.39

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