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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.16, 4,442.49 and 1,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.16, 4,442.49 and 1,013.37 is: 1,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.16 : 4,442.49 = 1,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.16/4,442.49 = 1,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.16x = 4,442.49 × 1,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.16x = 4,501,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,886.09/2,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.31

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