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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.63, 4,443.94 and 1,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.63, 4,443.94 and 1,014.78 is: 1,522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.63 : 4,443.94 = 1,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.63/4,443.94 = 1,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.63x = 4,443.94 × 1,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.63x = 4,509,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,621.43/2,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.17

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