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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.78, 4,444.29 and 1,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.78, 4,444.29 and 1,015 is: 1,522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.78 : 4,444.29 = 1,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.78/4,444.29 = 1,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.78x = 4,444.29 × 1,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.78x = 4,510,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,954.35/2,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.54

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