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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.92, 4,442.58 and 1,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.92, 4,442.58 and 1,014.28 is: 1,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.92 : 4,442.58 = 1,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.92/4,442.58 = 1,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.92x = 4,442.58 × 1,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.92x = 4,506,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,020.04/2,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.32

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