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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.64, 4,442.19 and 1,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.64, 4,442.19 and 1,013.62 is: 1,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.64 : 4,442.19 = 1,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.64/4,442.19 = 1,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.64x = 4,442.19 × 1,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.64x = 4,502,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,692.63/2,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.34

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