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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.54, 4,445.96 and 1,015.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.54, 4,445.96 and 1,015.79 is: 1,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.54 : 4,445.96 = 1,015.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.54/4,445.96 = 1,015.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.54x = 4,445.96 × 1,015.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.54x = 4,516,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,134.40/2,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.90

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