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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.96, 4,441.56 and 1,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.96, 4,441.56 and 1,013.86 is: 1,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.96 : 4,441.56 = 1,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.96/4,441.56 = 1,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.96x = 4,441.56 × 1,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.96x = 4,503,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,120.02/2,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.80

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