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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.27, 4,442.55 and 1,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.27, 4,442.55 and 1,013.40 is: 1,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.27 : 4,442.55 = 1,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.27/4,442.55 = 1,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.27x = 4,442.55 × 1,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.27x = 4,502,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,080.17/2,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.32

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