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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.02, 4,443.12 and 1,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.02, 4,443.12 and 1,014 is: 1,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.02 : 4,443.12 = 1,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.02/4,443.12 = 1,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.02x = 4,443.12 × 1,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.02x = 4,505,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,323.68/2,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.03

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