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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.88, 4,443.24 and 1,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.88, 4,443.24 and 1,013.56 is: 1,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.88 : 4,443.24 = 1,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.88/4,443.24 = 1,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.88x = 4,443.24 × 1,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.88x = 4,503,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,490.33/2,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.48

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