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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.29, 4,442.58 and 1,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.29, 4,442.58 and 1,013.54 is: 1,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.29 : 4,442.58 = 1,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.29/4,442.58 = 1,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.29x = 4,442.58 × 1,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.29x = 4,502,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,710.32/2,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.52

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