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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.19, 7,512.98 and 2,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.19, 7,512.98 and 2,960.19 is: 4,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.19 : 7,512.98 = 2,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.19/7,512.98 = 2,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.19x = 7,512.98 × 2,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.19x = 22,239,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239,848.27/5,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.06

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