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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.05, 4,438.22 and 1,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.05, 4,438.22 and 1,013.19 is: 1,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.05 : 4,438.22 = 1,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.05/4,438.22 = 1,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.05x = 4,438.22 × 1,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.05x = 4,496,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,760.12/2,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.12

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