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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.84, 4,444.28 and 1,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.84, 4,444.28 and 1,015.08 is: 1,522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.84 : 4,444.28 = 1,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.84/4,444.28 = 1,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.84x = 4,444.28 × 1,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.84x = 4,511,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,299.74/2,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.63

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