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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.83, 4,441.94 and 1,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.83, 4,441.94 and 1,013.04 is: 1,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.83 : 4,441.94 = 1,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.83/4,441.94 = 1,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.83x = 4,441.94 × 1,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.83x = 4,499,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,862.90/2,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.80

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