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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.39, 4,442.10 and 1,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.39, 4,442.10 and 1,014.26 is: 1,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.39 : 4,442.10 = 1,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.39/4,442.10 = 1,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.39x = 4,442.10 × 1,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.39x = 4,505,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,422.14/2,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.36

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