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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.46, 4,440.33 and 1,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.46, 4,440.33 and 1,014.60 is: 1,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.46 : 4,440.33 = 1,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.46/4,440.33 = 1,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.46x = 4,440.33 × 1,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.46x = 4,505,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,153.75/2,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.23

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