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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.56, 4,444.04 and 1,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.56, 4,444.04 and 1,016.13 is: 1,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.56 : 4,444.04 = 1,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.56/4,444.04 = 1,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.56x = 4,444.04 × 1,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.56x = 4,515,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,724.91/2,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.26

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