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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.75, 4,444.15 and 1,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.75, 4,444.15 and 1,014.97 is: 1,522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.75 : 4,444.15 = 1,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.75/4,444.15 = 1,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.75x = 4,444.15 × 1,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.75x = 4,510,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,678.93/2,962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.46

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