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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.30, 4,443.20 and 1,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.30, 4,443.20 and 1,014.44 is: 1,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.30 : 4,443.20 = 1,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.30/4,443.20 = 1,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.30x = 4,443.20 × 1,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.30x = 4,507,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,359.81/2,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.57

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