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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.94, 4,442.92 and 1,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.94, 4,442.92 and 1,014.16 is: 1,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.94 : 4,442.92 = 1,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.94/4,442.92 = 1,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.94x = 4,442.92 × 1,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.94x = 4,505,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,831.75/2,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.24

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