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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.69, 4,439.73 and 1,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.69, 4,439.73 and 1,013.26 is: 1,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.69 : 4,439.73 = 1,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.69/4,439.73 = 1,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.69x = 4,439.73 × 1,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.69x = 4,498,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,578.62/2,959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.95

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