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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.74, 4,439.25 and 1,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.74, 4,439.25 and 1,013.88 is: 1,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.74 : 4,439.25 = 1,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.74/4,439.25 = 1,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.74x = 4,439.25 × 1,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.74x = 4,500,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,866.79/2,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.16

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