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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.64, 4,440.98 and 1,013.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.64, 4,440.98 and 1,013.51 is: 1,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.64 : 4,440.98 = 1,013.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.64/4,440.98 = 1,013.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.64x = 4,440.98 × 1,013.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.64x = 4,500,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,977.64/2,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.25

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