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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.33, 4,445.60 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.33, 4,445.60 and 1,015.68 is: 1,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.33 : 4,445.60 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.33/4,445.60 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.33x = 4,445.60 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.33x = 4,515,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,301.93/2,963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.73

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