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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.96, 4,439.57 and 1,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.96, 4,439.57 and 1,014.10 is: 1,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.96 : 4,439.57 = 1,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.96/4,439.57 = 1,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.96x = 4,439.57 × 1,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.96x = 4,502,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,167.94/2,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.48

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