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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.66, 4,441.53 and 1,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.66, 4,441.53 and 1,014.15 is: 1,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.66 : 4,441.53 = 1,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.66/4,441.53 = 1,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.66x = 4,441.53 × 1,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.66x = 4,504,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,377.65/2,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.90

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