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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.60, 4,444.66 and 1,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.60, 4,444.66 and 1,014.82 is: 1,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.60 : 4,444.66 = 1,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.60/4,444.66 = 1,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.60x = 4,444.66 × 1,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.60x = 4,510,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,529.86/2,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.49

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