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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963, 4,444.50 and 1,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963, 4,444.50 and 1,015.22 is: 1,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963 : 4,444.50 = 1,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963/4,444.50 = 1,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963x = 4,444.50 × 1,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963x = 4,512,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,145.29/2,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.83

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