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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.69, 4,444.04 and 1,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.69, 4,444.04 and 1,014.91 is: 1,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.69 : 4,444.04 = 1,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.69/4,444.04 = 1,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.69x = 4,444.04 × 1,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.69x = 4,510,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,300.64/2,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.37

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