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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.45, 4,442.27 and 1,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.45, 4,442.27 and 1,013.63 is: 1,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.45 : 4,442.27 = 1,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.45/4,442.27 = 1,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.45x = 4,442.27 × 1,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.45x = 4,502,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,790.86/2,961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.47

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