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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.95, 4,445.10 and 1,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.95, 4,445.10 and 1,015.14 is: 1,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.95 : 4,445.10 = 1,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.95/4,445.10 = 1,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.95x = 4,445.10 × 1,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.95x = 4,512,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,398.81/2,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.94

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