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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.69, 4,441.23 and 1,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.69, 4,441.23 and 1,014.26 is: 1,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.69 : 4,441.23 = 1,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.69/4,441.23 = 1,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.69x = 4,441.23 × 1,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.69x = 4,504,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,561.94/2,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.46

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