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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.51, 4,445.45 and 1,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.51, 4,445.45 and 1,017.08 is: 1,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.51 : 4,445.45 = 1,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.51/4,445.45 = 1,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.51x = 4,445.45 × 1,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.51x = 4,521,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,378.29/2,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.68

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