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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.29, 4,445.58 and 1,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.29, 4,445.58 and 1,015.54 is: 1,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.29 : 4,445.58 = 1,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.29/4,445.58 = 1,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.29x = 4,445.58 × 1,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.29x = 4,514,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,664.31/2,963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.53

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