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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.48, 4,444.17 and 1,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.48, 4,444.17 and 1,014.22 is: 1,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.48 : 4,444.17 = 1,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.48/4,444.17 = 1,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.48x = 4,444.17 × 1,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.48x = 4,507,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,343.88/2,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.48

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