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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.56, 4,447.52 and 1,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.56, 4,447.52 and 1,115.12 is: 1,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.56 : 4,447.52 = 1,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.56/4,447.52 = 1,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.56x = 4,447.52 × 1,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.56x = 4,959,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,518.50/2,963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.50

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