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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.44, 6,449.82 and 1,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.44, 6,449.82 and 1,960.04 is: 2,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.44 : 6,449.82 = 1,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.44/6,449.82 = 1,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.44x = 6,449.82 × 1,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.44x = 12,641,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,905.19/4,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.31

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